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Dillard 6-12

High School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL

A Broward high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2501 NW 11TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

  • Math 17% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-38.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-23.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation3.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism59.4%

Students at Dillard 6-12 score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
24%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dillard 6-12 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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

Median income

$51,918

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics18sports offered
7 boys'·11 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Hospital Homebound ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.7 mi16Compare →
Wingate Oaks CenterEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–121.0 mi120Compare →
Broward Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified5.76–121.1 mi76Compare →
S.o.u.l. AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1privatePK–121.1 mi97Compare →

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
#307 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

Dillard 6-12 is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dillard 6-12

Dillard 6-12 is a public high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 2,199 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,569 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dillard 6-12

What grades does Dillard 6-12 serve?

Dillard 6-12 serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Dillard 6-12?

Dillard 6-12 has an enrollment of approximately 2,199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillard 6-12?

The student-teacher ratio at Dillard 6-12 is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dillard 6-12 rank in FL?

Dillard 6-12 ranks #3,569 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Dillard 6-12's MySchoolScout rating?

Dillard 6-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Dillard 6-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillard 6-12 has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dillard 6-12 a charter school?

No, Dillard 6-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dillard 6-12 a Title I school?

No, Dillard 6-12 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillard 6-12?

62.9% of students at Dillard 6-12 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 – 12th
Enrollment
2,199
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
106
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 33311)
73,280
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
35.8
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 33311; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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