Serving 1,242 students in grades 6-8, Sunrise 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise Middle School's student population of 1,242 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunrise 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 Sunrise 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1985 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
47%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
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 Sunrise Middle School's ranking?
Sunrise Middle School is ranked #1985 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sunrise Middle School often compared to?
Sunrise Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pompano Beach Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
1,242 students attend Sunrise Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sunrise Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Middle School offer ?
Sunrise Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sunrise Middle School part of?
Sunrise Middle School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Middle School located?
Sunrise Middle School is located in the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Poinsettia Heights.
School Calendar
View the Sunrise Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
1 3/15/2021
SCUMrise middle, as we called it. If you are white, don't send your kids here. The average student population are garbage ghetto trash, they will harass your children and violently attack them.
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