Walter C. Young Middle School
Walter C. Young Middle School serves 1,130 students in grades 6-8.
Walter C. Young Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Walter C. Young Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Walter C. Young Middle School's student population of 1,130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,130 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walter C. Young Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Walter C. Young 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1016 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 33% |
| Black | 27% | 22% |
| White | 17% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 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 Walter C. Young Middle School is Charles W Flanagan High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lakeside Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pembroke Pines Lakeside Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 774 students10
0.4 miles
900 Nw 136 Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-6400 0.4 PK-5 774 - Pembroke Pines Charles W Flanagan High School Math: 56% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,604 students10
0.7 miles
12800 Taft St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-0650 0.7 9-12 2,604 - Hollywood Palm Cove Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 648 students10
1.6 miles
11601 Washington St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 323-6800 1.6 PK-5 648 - Hollywood Pembroke Lakes Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 682 students10
1.6 miles
11251 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950 1.6 PK-5 682 - Pembroke Pines Silver Palms Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 628 students10
1.7 miles
1209 Nw 155th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-7450 1.7 PK-5 628
School Reviews
| 5 I recently visited Walter Young Middle while back in Davie for a visit. It was such a wonderful surprise to see that the logos I had painted on the walls were still there. I painted them before the opening of the school. I became good friends with James Dobson in those days, and became assistant to Jim Davidson during those early days. What a nice surprise! Took me back in time! So happy to see that the school is still there and doing well! Brought back many great memories and touched my heart! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Edwina Dena Wilbur |
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