Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, James S. Rickards 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
James S. Rickards Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James S. Rickards Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James S. Rickards Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3335 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
25%
21%
White
13%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James S. Rickards Middle School's ranking?
James S. Rickards Middle School is ranked #3335 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James S. Rickards Middle School often compared to?
James S. Rickards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Middle School, Pompano Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James S. Rickards Middle School?
810 students attend James S. Rickards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James S. Rickards Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James S. Rickards Middle School?
James S. Rickards Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does James S. Rickards Middle School offer ?
James S. Rickards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James S. Rickards Middle School part of?
James S. Rickards Middle School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
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