Serving 1,141 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunrise Middle School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Middle School's student population of 1,141 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunrise Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1925 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #1925 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunrise Middle School often compared to?
Sunrise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pompano Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
1,141 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sunrise Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Middle School located?
Sunrise Middle School is located in the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Poinsettia Heights.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
SCUMrise middle, as we called it. If you are white, don't send your kids here. The average student population are garbage ghetto trash, they will harass your children and violently attack them.
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