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#3601 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pines Middle School
Middle School · Broward · Pembroke Pines, FL
A Broward middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 N DOUGLAS RD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
- Math 30% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pines Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pines Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,501
Median home value
$365,200
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33024; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| First Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| New Renaissance Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,038 | Compare → |
| David Posnack Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 833 | 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #311 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
Pines Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pines Middle School
Pines Middle School is a public middle school in Pembroke Pines, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 604 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,601 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pines Middle School
What grades does Pines Middle School serve?
Pines Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pines Middle School?
Pines Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pines Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pines Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pines Middle School rank in FL?
Pines Middle School ranks #3,601 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pines Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pines Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Pines Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pines Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pines Middle School a charter school?
No, Pines Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pines Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pines Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pines Middle School?
47.4% of students at Pines 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
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (754) 323-4000
- Area population (ZIP 33024)
- 75,579
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 33024; 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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