Serving 2,462 students in grades 6-12, Dillard 6-12 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2,462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dillard 6-12's student population of 2,462 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
2,462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dillard 6-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillard 6-12 is 0.19, 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
#3342 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
90%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillard 6-12's ranking?
Dillard 6-12 is ranked #3342 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dillard 6-12 often compared to?
Dillard 6-12is often viewed alongside schools like Fort Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dillard 6-12?
The graduation rate of Dillard 6-12 is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dillard 6-12?
2,462 students attend Dillard 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dillard 6-12 students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillard 6-12?
Dillard 6-12 has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dillard 6-12 offer ?
Dillard 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dillard 6-12 part of?
Dillard 6-12 is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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