Tequesta Trace Middle School
Tequesta Trace Middle School serves 1,568 students in grades 6-8.
Tequesta Trace Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Tequesta Trace Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Tequesta Trace Middle School's student population of 1,568 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,568 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tequesta Trace Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Tequesta Trace Middle School is 0.56, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #495 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 33% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tequesta Trace Middle School is Cypress Bay High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Falcon Cove Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Indian Trace Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale Indian Trace Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 725 students10
0.7 miles
400 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300 0.7 PK-5 725 - Fort Lauderdale Country Isles Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 977 students10
1.3 miles
2300 Country Isles Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5250 1.3 PK-5 977 - Fort Lauderdale Everglades Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 1,126 student10
1.5 miles
2900 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-5600 1.5 PK-5 1,126 - Fort Lauderdale Eagle Point Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,427 student10
2.0 miles
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500 2 PK-5 1,427 - Fort Lauderdale Gator Run Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 1,289 student10
2.4 miles
1101 Glades Pkwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(754) 323-5850 2.4 PK-5 1,289
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