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#2068 of 3,778 schools in FL

Silver Trail Middle School

Middle School · Broward · Southwest Ranches, FL

A Broward middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18300 SHERIDAN ST, Southwest Ranches, FL 33331

  • Math 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Silver Trail Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Trail 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$142,464

Median home value

$666,900

Median rent

$2,849/mo

College educated

57.5%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33331; 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
Somerset Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.86–82.3 mi1,048Compare →
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.16–82.4 mi1,336Compare →
Falcon Cove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.26–82.5 mi2,199Compare →
Divine AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private4–122.8 mi56Compare →

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.

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
#184 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

Silver Trail Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Trail Middle School

Silver Trail Middle School is a public middle school in Southwest Ranches, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,068 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Trail Middle School

What grades does Silver Trail Middle School serve?

Silver Trail Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Silver Trail Middle School?

Silver Trail Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Middle School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Trail Middle School rank in FL?

Silver Trail Middle School ranks #2,068 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Silver Trail Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Trail Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Silver Trail Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Trail Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Silver Trail Middle School a charter school?

No, Silver Trail Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Trail Middle School a Title I school?

No, Silver Trail Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Trail Middle School?

33.9% of students at Silver Trail 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
1,249
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
Area population (ZIP 33331)
25,107
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
43.2
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 33331; 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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