Serving 337 students in grades 6-8, Henry D. Perry 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 was 44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
32%
Black
(15-16)78%
23%
White
(15-16)3%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Henry D. Perry Middle School?
337 students attend Henry D. Perry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Henry D. Perry Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry D. Perry Middle School?
Henry D. Perry Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henry D. Perry Middle School offer ?
Henry D. Perry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Henry D. Perry Middle School part of?
Henry D. Perry Middle School is part of Broward School District.
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