James S. Rickards Middle School

6000 Ne 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, James S. Rickards 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James S. Rickards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

James S. Rickards Middle School's student population of 755 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
755 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

James S. Rickards Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James S. Rickards Middle School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3335 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
52%
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30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James S. Rickards Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James S. Rickards Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
37%
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Black
27%
21%
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White
12%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of James S. Rickards Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James S. Rickards Middle School's ranking?
James S. Rickards Middle School is ranked #3335 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James S. Rickards Middle School often compared to?
James S. Rickards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Middle School, Pompano Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James S. Rickards Middle School?
755 students attend James S. Rickards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of James S. Rickards Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James S. Rickards Middle School?
James S. Rickards Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James S. Rickards Middle School offer ?
James S. Rickards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James S. Rickards Middle School part of?
James S. Rickards Middle School is part of Broward School District.

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Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
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December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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