James S. Rickards Middle School
Tel:
(754)322-4400
- James S. Rickards Middle School serves 903 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
James S. Rickards Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James S. Rickards Middle School's student population of 903 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 903 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James S. Rickards Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James S. Rickards Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2761 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 32% |
| Black | 30% | 22% |
| White | 20% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James S. Rickards Middle School is Winthrop Charter High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Collier Charter Academy (0.3 miles away)
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- Fort Lauderdale Collier Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8
0.3 miles
800 Corporate Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(239)377-0212 0.3 K-8 n/a - Fort Lauderdale Hillsborough Charter Academy East Charter School
Grades: K-8
0.3 miles
800 Corporate Dr Ste 124
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813)272-4050 0.3 K-8 n/a - Fort Lauderdale Hillsborough Charter Academy North Charter School
Grades: K-8
0.3 miles
800 Corporate Dr Ste 124
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813)272-4050 0.3 K-8 n/a - Fort Lauderdale Winthrop Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
800 Corporate Way Ste 124
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813)272-4050 0.3 9-12 n/a - Fort Lauderdale Northeast High School Grades: 9-12 | 1816 students
0.4 miles
700 Ne 56th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754)322-1550 0.4 9-12 1816
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