Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, William Dandy 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Dandy Middle School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 1.4-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Dandy Middle School's student population of 620 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Dandy 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 William Dandy Middle School is 0.17, 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
#2969 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
91%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Dandy Middle School's ranking?
William Dandy Middle School is ranked #2969 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William Dandy Middle School often compared to?
William Dandy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lauderdale Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend William Dandy Middle School?
620 students attend William Dandy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William Dandy Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Dandy Middle School?
William Dandy Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Dandy Middle School offer ?
William Dandy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Dandy Middle School part of?
William Dandy Middle School is part of Broward School District.
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