Driftwood Middle School
Driftwood Middle School serves 1,416 students in grades 6-8.
Driftwood Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Driftwood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Driftwood Middle School's student population of 1,416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 1,416 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Driftwood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Driftwood Middle School is 0.66, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1932 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 5% | 3% |
Hispanic | 50% | 33% |
Black | 24% | 22% |
White | 18% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Broward School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Driftwood Middle School is International School Of Broward (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Driftwood Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hollywood Driftwood Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 615 students10
0.2 miles
2700 Nw 69th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 323-5450 0.2 PK-5 615 - Hollywood Sheridan Park Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 703 students10
0.3 miles
2310 N 70th Ter
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 323-7350 0.3 PK-5 703 - Hollywood International School Of Broward Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 137 students10
0.6 miles
3100 N 75th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 987-2026 0.6 6-12 137 - Fort Lauderdale Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 148 students10
0.7 miles
2550 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 423-9704 0.7 K-5 148 - Hollywood The Quest Center Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 120 students10
0.9 miles
6401 Charleston St
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 321-7500 0.9 PK-12 120
School Reviews
5 Very happy with the school, my two boys are doing well. This is our second year in the school and all the teachers that they had or have are great. The PTSA is working hard to do extra activities for the kids and the staff, all my respect to the members of the PTSA board that donate their time to make the school better. I only have good comments about the staff, I had a couple of issues with my boys and they were handled fast and well. - Posted by Parent - Diana Neubauer |
1 My opinion of this school is very low. This school is overcrowded and a child that has learning differences and relies on his IEP being followed will get left behind and forgotten. His grades are dropping and I feel like there is no help or intervention from this school. Driftwood Middle is leaving my child behind.I have met with the ESE team more than once and all they tell me is his IEP is not due to be reviewed until March. This happened September and October meanwhile he is having difficulties that are being addressed. This school put a child with a specific math learning disability in advanced math...... I mean really??? His IEP is not being followed in other classes as well. His grades are dropping and I feel like there is no help or intervention from this school. - Posted by Parent - Disappointed |
5 I like this school it`s good - Posted by Student/Alumni - Me |
2 My brother goes to this school and I am just now getting there and he said the teachers and staff do work hard and can be a little frustrating but most of the problems he has had is with the students. He is in 8th grade now and I am in 6th and by telling me tips I'm thinking of this school as an OK school so far. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kitte |
5 This is a pretty okay school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - danuc |
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