Silver Trail Middle School

18300 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,269 students in grades 6-8, Silver Trail Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Trail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Silver Trail Middle School's student population of 1,269 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,269 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Silver Trail Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Trail Middle School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#697 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
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69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Silver Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
56%
37%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
22%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Silver Trail Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Trail Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Trail Middle School's ranking?
Silver Trail Middle School is ranked #697 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Silver Trail Middle School often compared to?
Silver Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falcon Cove Middle School, Glades Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Silver Trail Middle School?
1,269 students attend Silver Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Silver Trail Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Trail Middle School?
Silver Trail Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Trail Middle School offer ?
Silver Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Silver Trail Middle School part of?
Silver Trail Middle School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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