For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,111 students in 33317, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33317, FL are Seminole Middle School and Pine Ridge Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33317 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33317, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Sw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
33317, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prodigy Center For Youth Development And Academic Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
601 S State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33317, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33317, FL include Seminole Middle School and Pine Ridge Alternative Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 33317?
2 public middle schools are located in 33317.
What is the racial composition of students in 33317?
33317 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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