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#3643 of 3,778 schools in FL
Crystal Lake Middle School
Middle School · Broward · Pompano Beach, FL
A Broward middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3551 NE 3RD AVE, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
- Math 29% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crystal Lake Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crystal Lake Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,269
Median home value
$293,100
Median rent
$1,689/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 149 | Compare → |
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| Hosanna Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Soul AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 97 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #315 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
Crystal Lake Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crystal Lake Middle School
Crystal Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Pompano Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 926 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,643 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crystal Lake Middle School
What grades does Crystal Lake Middle School serve?
Crystal Lake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Crystal Lake Middle School?
Crystal Lake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 926 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Lake Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crystal Lake Middle School rank in FL?
Crystal Lake Middle School ranks #3,643 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Crystal Lake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crystal Lake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Crystal Lake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal Lake Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crystal Lake Middle School a charter school?
No, Crystal Lake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crystal Lake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Crystal Lake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal Lake Middle School?
58.7% of students at Crystal Lake 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
- 926
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (754) 322-3100
- Area population (ZIP 33064)
- 62,000
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 33064; 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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