Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Mcnicol Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcnicol Middle School's student population of 685 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
685 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcnicol Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnicol Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3182 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
74%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnicol Middle School's ranking?
Mcnicol Middle School is ranked #3182 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mcnicol Middle School?
685 students attend Mcnicol Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mcnicol Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnicol Middle School?
Mcnicol Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mcnicol Middle School offer ?
Mcnicol Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcnicol Middle School part of?
Mcnicol Middle School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
2 4/16/2018
Im new is this school great for my daughter, she is brilliant
5 9/9/2017
Going to this school has teached me how to express my self in many ways how to make friends be yourself and treat others how you want to be treated i love this school and the teachers and administrators in it.
2 10/5/2010
The teachers are not helpful. The staff is rude. No one returns any phone calls. The teachers are not proficient in the subjects they are teaching. They do not go the extra mile to ensure your child understands what is being taught.
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