Very Good
#1206 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 32% in state
Glades Middle School
Middle School · Broward · Miramar, FL
A Broward middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
16700 SW 48TH CT, Miramar, FL 33027
- Math 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glades Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glades 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,450
Median home value
$403,400
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33027; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,336 | Compare → |
| Lawton Chiles Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Mater Academy Lakes Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 880 | Compare → |
| Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #114 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
Glades Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glades Middle School
Glades Middle School is a public middle school in Miramar, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,123 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,206 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glades Middle School
What grades does Glades Middle School serve?
Glades Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Glades Middle School?
Glades Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glades Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glades Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glades Middle School rank in FL?
Glades Middle School ranks #1,206 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Glades Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glades Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Glades Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glades Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Glades Middle School a charter school?
No, Glades Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glades Middle School a Title I school?
No, Glades Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glades Middle School?
42.9% of students at Glades 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
- 1,123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (754) 323-4600
- Area population (ZIP 33027)
- 63,486
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 33027; 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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