Apollo Middle School

6800 Arthur St
Hollywood, FL 33024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,258 students in grades 6-8, Apollo 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 1,258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Apollo Middle School's student population of 1,258 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Apollo 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 Apollo Middle School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2247 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
48%
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47%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
36%
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Black
35%
21%
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White
12%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apollo Middle School's ranking?
Apollo Middle School is ranked #2247 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Apollo Middle School?
1,258 students attend Apollo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Apollo Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo Middle School?
Apollo Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Apollo Middle School offer ?
Apollo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Apollo Middle School part of?
Apollo Middle School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5   11/11/2011
Apollo middle school is a great head start 4 all students 6-8 grade.
- Posted by Parent - Fashi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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