Sunrise Middle School

Sunrise Middle School serves 1,238 students in grades 6 through 8 in Fort Lauderdale, offering a traditional public education with 60 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout Rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks in the 41st percentile among Florida middle schools at #2239 out of 3816 statewide. Academically, Sunrise Middle School shows room for growth, with 56% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while 44% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics.

The school's academic score of 5.2 out of 10 reflects opportunities for continued improvement in student achievement across core subjects. The school draws families from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $81,266 and home values average $543,500. This educated neighborhood boasts 51% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, with a relatively low poverty rate of 12.1%.

The area's 18,923 residents create a stable foundation for the school community. Sunrise Middle School operates in Fort Lauderdale's mid-size city environment, providing students access to both urban amenities and educational resources while serving families in this established Broward County neighborhood.

The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School is 20.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.