Sunrise Middle School

Summary:

Sunrise Middle School is a public middle school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 1,242 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunrise Middle School consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sunrise Middle School had 82% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 58% for Broward County and 55% for Florida. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2019-2020 to 26.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Sunrise Middle School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 21.34% White, 47.02% African American, 26.57% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and students of two or more races. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Attucks Middle School, Plantation Middle School, and Seminole Middle School, which tend to have a higher concentration of specific racial groups. Additionally, Sunrise Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.63% to 64.01% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1750 NE 14th St
       Fort Lauderdale, FL  33304


(754) 322-4700

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
576th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,719 Help


Students who attend Sunrise Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fort Lauderdale High School

Feeder schools for Sunrise Middle School:

Elementary:    Bayview Elementary School
    Bennett Elementary School
    Harbordale Elementary School
    North Side Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  1,242

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.0%
Hispanic:
26.6%
White:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Compare Details Sunrise Middle School ranks better than 51.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 21st among 48 ranked middle schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sunrise Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47%), Hispanic (26.6%), White (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School is 19.5, which is the 17th best among 48 middle schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Sunrise Middle School employs 63.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Middle School is $9,719. 28 middle schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunrise Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sunrise Middle School 576th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sunrise Middle School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunrise Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.19 329th 593 44.5%
2005 54.59 301st 602 50.0%
2006 47.80 372nd 675 44.9%
2007 51.45 384th 736 47.8%
2008 53.46 374th 740 49.5%
2009 55.78 373rd 780 52.2%
2010 57.57 381st 839 54.6%
2011 53.26 457th 891 48.7%
2012 58.93 373rd 897 58.4%
2013 58.93 394th 956 58.8%
2014 50.48 492nd 999 50.8%
2016 45.19 545th 997 45.3%
2017 52.41 485th 1031 53.0%
2018 55.59 441st 1035 57.4%
2019 51.04 534th 1099 51.4%
2021 53.07 511th 1136 55.0%
2022 50.03 554th 1148 51.7%
2023 46.38 618th 1177 47.5%
2024 50.74 576th 1196 51.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sunrise Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.1)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Open Quote They fail kids completely- no responsibilities. Since we took our kid away 1,5 year ago- he’s straight A student with very strong achievements. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, May 7, 2018

Open Quote This school is a disgrace! I substituted here and I was worried for my safety as well as other students. The administration is terrible and lets kids roam around the hallway. When security is called nothing is done. The classrooms are very dirty and the school textbooks are outdated. This school needs a major change! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Open Quote I’m not taking any responsibility from me or my kid but something wrong with school and teacher when last says “It is only parent and student responsibility” after 22 missed assignments and not a single parent contact. And that’s regarding gifted student Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Open Quote I have a daughter who is attending the Montessori and gem programs @ Sunrise Middle. I am on campus frequently and I find that the administration, staff and teachers are very focused on providing the foundation for every student to get a good education. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, February 7, 2014

Open Quote This school is very ghetto. The kids can be scary and in the halls are rowdy. I, a current student at Sunrise, feel unsafe as if kids will hurt me. Last year, there were many gang fights. The Montessori Program is much better than the traditional program between academics and the people overall. I would've preferred to attend any other middle school, even Parkway. :)Mr. Webster, aka Webinator is the best!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 30, 2013

Open Quote Not sure who is reviewing this school..but every parent in this district would rather cut their arm off than send their kid to this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 4, 2011

Open Quote great school!! Awesome administration and staff; academically challenging curriculum in both the magnet and traditional programs. Another year as an "A" school!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sunrise Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 702 541 27 63 0 n/a n/a 0 1333
1989 692 534 23 66 0 n/a n/a 0 1315
1990 663 496 19 99 1 n/a n/a 0 1278
1991 699 634 11 96 4 n/a n/a 0 1444
1992 482 377 13 84 4 n/a n/a 0 960
1993 503 450 18 113 3 n/a n/a 0 1087
1994 547 496 25 103 3 n/a n/a 0 1174
1995 506 619 16 87 2 n/a n/a 0 1230
1996 506 619 16 87 2 n/a n/a 0 1230
1997 570 774 20 121 3 n/a n/a 0 1488
1998 559 896 24 123 1 n/a n/a 0 1603
1999 490 778 19 139 4 n/a n/a 0 1430
2000 452 808 18 128 4 n/a n/a 0 1410
2001 442 837 17 131 6 n/a n/a 0 1433
2002 420 860 23 143 4 n/a n/a 0 1450
2003 420 860 23 143 4 n/a n/a 0 1450
2004 431 845 20 157 3 n/a n/a 0 1456
2005 432 782 24 154 3 n/a n/a 0 1395
2006 417 741 24 155 1 n/a n/a 0 1338
2007 368 696 29 144 0 n/a n/a 32 1269
2008 338 657 30 145 1 n/a n/a 37 1208
2009 338 667 29 134 2 n/a n/a 36 1206
2010 377 615 26 146 2 n/a n/a 42 1208
2011 330 575 18 170 3 1 27 0 1124
2012 333 548 11 188 4 2 39 0 1125
2013 315 581 18 172 5 0 46 0 1137
2014 352 708 24 184 6 1 50 0 1325
2015 347 747 35 206 2 0 51 0 1388
2016 330 641 32 213 2 1 29 0 1248
2017 323 538 25 214 2 1 31 0 1134
2018 347 591 22 258 1 0 30 0 1249
2019 379 635 26 268 1 2 30 0 1341
2020 357 630 28 280 0 3 30 0 1328
2021 341 586 24 260 2 1 34 0 1248
2022 293 562 16 281 1 0 46 0 1199
2023 265 584 16 330 0 1 46 0 1242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunrise Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1333 60.0 22.2 45.6
1989 1315 62.0 21.2 43.9
1990 1278 63.0 20.2 43.8
1991 1444 65.0 22.2 40.7
1992 960 53.0 18.1 41.4
1993 1087 51.0 21.3 49
1994 1174 57.0 20.6 55.2
1995 1230 52.0 23.7 51.5
1996 1230 52.0 23.7 51.5
1997 1488 59.0 25.2 49.4
1998 1603 74.0 21.7 39.3
1999 1430 76.0 18.8 60
2000 1410 73.0 19.3 63.7
2001 1433 68.0 21.1 66.4
2002 1450 79.0 18.4 63.7
2003 1450 79.0 18.4 63.7
2004 1456 79.0 18.4 61.3
2005 1395 88.0 15.9 57.6
2006 1338 81.0 16.5 60.1
2007 1269 73.0 17.4 64
2008 1208 74.0 16.3 66.7
2009 1206 91.7 16.0 68.6
2010 1208 74.0 16.3 68.1
2011 1124 71.0 15.8 72.4
2012 1125 62.0 18.1 67.6
2013 1137 64.0 17.7 65.3
2014 1325 73.0 18.1 68.3
2015 1388 77.0 18.0 71.5
2016 1248 79.0 15.7 70.8
2017 1134 68.0 16.6 69.7
2018 1249 69.0 18.1 73.8
2019 1341 70.0 19.1 67.7
2020 1328 68.0 19.5 68.2
2021 1248 64.0 19.5 60.5
2022 1199 59.5 20.1 59.6
2023 1242 63.5 19.5 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1333 60.0 22.2 45.6
1989 1315 62.0 21.2 43.9
1990 1278 63.0 20.2 43.8
1991 1444 65.0 22.2 40.7
1992 960 53.0 18.1 41.4
1993 1087 51.0 21.3 49
1994 1174 57.0 20.6 55.2
1995 1230 52.0 23.7 51.5
1996 1230 52.0 23.7 51.5
1997 1488 59.0 25.2 49.4
1998 1603 74.0 21.7 39.3
1999 1430 76.0 18.8 60
2000 1410 73.0 19.3 63.7
2001 1433 68.0 21.1 66.4
2002 1450 79.0 18.4 63.7
2003 1450 79.0 18.4 63.7
2004 1456 79.0 18.4 61.3
2005 1395 88.0 15.9 57.6
2006 1338 81.0 16.5 60.1
2007 1269 73.0 17.4 64
2008 1208 74.0 16.3 66.7
2009 1206 91.7 16.0 68.6
2010 1208 74.0 16.3 68.1
2011 1124 71.0 15.8 72.4
2012 1125 62.0 18.1 67.6
2013 1137 64.0 17.7 65.3
2014 1325 73.0 18.1 68.3
2015 1388 77.0 18.0 71.5
2016 1248 79.0 15.7 70.8
2017 1134 68.0 16.6 69.7
2018 1249 69.0 18.1 73.8
2019 1341 70.0 19.1 67.7
2020 1328 68.0 19.5 68.2
2021 1248 64.0 19.5 60.5
2022 1199 59.5 20.1 59.6
2023 1242 63.5 19.5 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $601 (8.4%) $6,585 (91.6%) $7,186
2019 $366 (5.2%) $6,734 (94.8%) $7,100
2020 $540 (7.2%) $6,919 (92.8%) $7,458
2021 $737 (8.9%) $7,529 (91.1%) $8,265
2022 $2,370 (23.0%) $7,937 (77.0%) $10,307
2023 $1,501 (15.4%) $8,217 (84.5%) $9,719

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 534th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 618th of 1177 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Middle School)5955
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5755
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Middle School)5440
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5848
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Middle School)5454
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5550
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Middle School)5654
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5345
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Middle School)5649
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Middle School)3013
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Sunrise Middle School)4032
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Broward)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Sunrise Middle School)6359
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Broward)7164
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sunrise Middle School)8466
 18%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Sunrise Middle School)9893
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Broward)5645
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13411242
 7.4%
African American635584
 8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2616
 38.5%
Hispanic268330
 23.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White379265
 30.1%
Two or More Races3046
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.7%64%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Middle School

Sunrise Middle School ranks 576th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,242 students attended Sunrise Middle School.

Students who attend Sunrise Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Lauderdale High School

Students at Sunrise Middle School are 47% African American, 27% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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