Driftwood Middle School vs. Nova Middle School
Should I attend Driftwood Middle School or Nova Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,232 students in grades 6-8, Driftwood 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,294 students in grades 6-8, Nova Middle School ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,232 students
1,294 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2386 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1748 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
381
459
Grade 7 Students
408
437
Grade 8 Students
443
398
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
56%
20%
% Black
23%
60%
% White
14%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%