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Apollo Middle School

Middle School · Broward · Hollywood, FL

A Broward middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6800 ARTHUR ST, Hollywood, FL 33024

  • Math 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism40.3%

Students at Apollo Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Apollo Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,501

Median home value

$365,200

Median rent

$1,724/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Driftwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.66–81.0 mi1,048Compare →
Calvary Christian Academy HollywoodPrivate · tuition7.0private1–121.1 mi373Compare →
The Quest CenterEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–121.5 mi106Compare →
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.16–8Not available1,336Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#240 of 319
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apollo Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apollo Middle School

Apollo Middle School is a public middle school in Hollywood, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,172 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,791 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apollo Middle School

What grades does Apollo Middle School serve?

Apollo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Apollo Middle School?

Apollo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apollo Middle School rank in FL?

Apollo Middle School ranks #2,791 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Apollo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Apollo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Apollo Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apollo Middle School a charter school?

No, Apollo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apollo Middle School a Title I school?

No, Apollo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apollo Middle School?

52.8% of students at Apollo Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.3%
Area population (ZIP 33024)
75,579
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
36.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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