For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,139 students in 33334, FL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 33334, FL is James S. Rickards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33334 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33334, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33334, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James S. Rickards Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Ne 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-4400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Charter School
800 Corporate Dr, Suite 700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(941) 757-8766
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(941) 757-8766
Gr: K-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
33334, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Corporate Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(352) 253-6500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(352) 253-6500
Winthrop Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
800 Corporate Way Ste 124
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813) 272-4050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813) 272-4050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33334, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33334, FL include James S. Rickards Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33334?
2 public middle schools are located in 33334.
What is the racial composition of students in 33334?
33334 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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