Sunrise Middle School

1750 Ne 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,199 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 1,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sunrise Middle School's student population of 1,199 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunrise Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Middle School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1492 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
48%
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52%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
36%
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Black
47%
21%
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White
25%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #1492 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunrise Middle School often compared to?
Sunrise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pompano Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
1,199 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sunrise Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)

School Reviews

1   3/15/2021
SCUMrise middle, as we called it. If you are white, don't send your kids here. The average student population are garbage ghetto trash, they will harass your children and violently attack them.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kelly

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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