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James S. Rickards Middle School
Middle School · Broward · Oakland Park, FL
A Broward middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 NE 9TH AVE, Oakland Park, FL 33334
- Math 31% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James S. Rickards Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James S. Rickards 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,512
Median home value
$430,500
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,270 | Compare → |
| Millennium Leadership Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Westminster AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #298 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
James S. Rickards Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James S. Rickards Middle School
James S. Rickards Middle School is a public middle school in Oakland Park, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 762 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,459 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James S. Rickards Middle School
What grades does James S. Rickards Middle School serve?
James S. Rickards Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James S. Rickards Middle School?
James S. Rickards Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S. Rickards Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James S. Rickards Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James S. Rickards Middle School rank in FL?
James S. Rickards Middle School ranks #3,459 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is James S. Rickards Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James S. Rickards Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 James S. Rickards Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James S. Rickards Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James S. Rickards Middle School a charter school?
No, James S. Rickards Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James S. Rickards Middle School a Title I school?
No, James S. Rickards Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James S. Rickards Middle School?
58.3% of students at James S. Rickards 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
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (754) 322-4400
- Area population (ZIP 33334)
- 30,889
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 33334; 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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