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#818 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 22% in state

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle

Middle School · Broward · North Lauderdale, FL

A charter middle school in North Lauderdale, FL where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

8200 SW 17TH ST, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

  • Math 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

76.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$63,688

Median home value

$288,600

Median rent

$1,893/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Silver Lakes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–80.9 mi744Compare →
Eagles Nest Middle Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.26–82.1 mi57Compare →
Ramblewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–82.2 mi1,037Compare →
Westpine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.5 mi804Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#74 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

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is a public middle school in North Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 356 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #818 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle

What grades does North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle serve?

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle rank in FL?

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle ranks #818 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle a charter school?

Yes, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle a Title I school?

No, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle?

76.1% of students at North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle 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
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
Area population (ZIP 33068)
53,552
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
37.9
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 33068; 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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