Deerfield Beach Middle School

Deerfield Beach Middle School serves 1,127 students in grades 6-8 in Broward County, providing middle school education with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1 and 60 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently has room for academic growth, with 36% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 33% reaching proficiency in mathematics. Located in the diverse community of Deerfield Beach, the school serves families in an area where the median household income is $53,080 and nearly one in four adults holds a bachelor's degree or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects a mix of economic backgrounds, with median home values at $335,600. As a regular public middle school, Deerfield Beach Middle focuses on serving students during these crucial transitional years between elementary and high school. The school's size allows for a substantial learning community while maintaining manageable class sizes for personalized attention.

The campus sits in a small city setting on SE 6th Avenue, providing students with access to both educational resources and the broader Deerfield Beach community, known for its coastal location in South Florida.

While current test scores at Deerfield Beach Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.