Summary:
In zip code 33328, there is one middle school, Pioneer Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Cooper City, Florida, as part of the Broward County school district.
Pioneer Middle School is a high-performing school that consistently ranks in the top 12% of all Florida middle schools, placing in the 88th percentile statewide for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The school excels in advanced coursework, with 99% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and Geometry, and 97% proficient in Biology 1 on End-of-Course exams—scores far above district and state averages. However, standard grade-level test scores show a declining trend from 6th to 8th grade in both English Language Arts (dropping from 86% to 72% proficiency) and Math (dropping from 91% to 80% proficiency). Additionally, while 97% of students taking the advanced Biology exam are proficient, only 59% of 8th graders are proficient in the standard Statewide Science assessment, highlighting a gap between the school's top-tier students and the general student body.
The school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 20.17% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has a chronic absenteeism rate of 26.1%, which is lower than both the district and state averages. Despite a high student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1 and per-student spending of $9,717—below the national average—the school achieves outstanding academic results, suggesting strong efficiency and community support. For parents, Pioneer Middle School offers a robust environment for advanced learners, though the school may want to focus on supporting all students in standard grade-level subjects, particularly in 8th grade science and maintaining proficiency as students progress through middle school.
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