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William Dandy Middle School
Middle School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 NW 26TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Math 25% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Dandy Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Dandy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,918
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Homebound ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| The Embassy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Fort Lauderdale Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Elite Academy School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #316 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
William Dandy Middle School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Dandy Middle School
William Dandy Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 681 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,665 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Dandy Middle School
What grades does William Dandy Middle School serve?
William Dandy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William Dandy Middle School?
William Dandy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Dandy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Dandy Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Dandy Middle School rank in FL?
William Dandy Middle School ranks #3,665 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is William Dandy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Dandy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 William Dandy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Dandy Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Dandy Middle School a charter school?
No, William Dandy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Dandy Middle School a Title I school?
No, William Dandy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Dandy Middle School?
67.1% of students at William Dandy 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
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (754) 322-3200
- Area population (ZIP 33311)
- 73,280
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 33311; 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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