New River Middle School

Summary:

New River Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving 1,587 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.

Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 66-70% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, New River Middle School consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in key test areas. The school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 End-of-Course exams, as well as in 6th and 8th grade FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) English Language Arts and Math. When compared to nearby middle schools with similar demographics, such as Plantation Middle School and William Dandy Middle School, New River Middle School generally outperforms them in academic achievement.

However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% in 2019-2020 to 38.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 707th out of 1,031 Florida middle schools in 2016-2017 to 846th out of 1,196 in 2023-2024, despite its strong academic performance. These trends suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and maintain the school's academic excellence.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 3100 Riverland Rd
       Fort Lauderdale, FL  33312


(754) 323-3600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
846th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,908 Help


Students who attend New River Middle School usually attend:

High:    Stranahan High School

Feeder schools for New River Middle School:

Elementary:    Croissant Park Elementary School
    Meadowbrook Elementary School
    Riverland Elementary School
    Stephen Foster Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  1,589

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.8%
African American:
26.2%
White:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New River Middle School ranks worse than 70.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 33rd 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 31.68. (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 New River Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), African American (26.2%), White (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New River Middle School is 21.7. 31 middle schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New River Middle School is $8,908. 35 middle schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

New River Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks New River Middle School 846th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See New River 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 New River Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.94 334th 593 43.7%
2005 47.45 350th 602 41.9%
2006 44.31 397th 675 41.2%
2007 47.86 410th 736 44.3%
2008 49.56 407th 740 45.0%
2009 45.07 471st 780 39.6%
2010 47.90 478th 839 43.0%
2011 47.53 514th 891 42.3%
2012 42.49 537th 897 40.1%
2013 37.58 614th 956 35.8%
2014 35.27 649th 999 35.0%
2016 40.57 583rd 997 41.5%
2017 31.60 707th 1031 31.4%
2018 32.53 704th 1035 32.0%
2019 32.19 774th 1099 29.6%
2021 31.19 791st 1136 30.4%
2022 30.20 816th 1148 28.9%
2023 28.30 864th 1177 26.6%
2024 31.68 846th 1196 29.3%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Open Quote Horrible , Horrible School . If you can avoid sending your kid here than do!!!! My daughter was threatened by a bully who had others throw things at my child and she managed to get most of her classmates to give her nasty looks to the point my daughter didn’t want to go to school anymore .
I brought the issue up to the assistant principal only to be told an investigation needed to be made and once the bully was investigated she lied about everything !!! Then the principal had the nerve to ask if my daughter was a trouble maker!!!! If you value your child avoid this shalom completely !!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Open Quote horrible school, the bullying is insane. My child would claim to be sick every day to avoid going. The magnet program does not isolate your child from the general population of some very mean kids.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New River Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 379 2 97 5 n/a n/a 0 843
1989 327 372 5 85 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1990 315 426 3 64 7 n/a n/a 0 815
1991 277 394 6 93 3 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 308 376 1 78 3 n/a n/a 0 766
1993 288 386 2 76 4 n/a n/a 0 756
1994 290 408 2 103 1 n/a n/a 0 804
1995 247 450 5 141 2 n/a n/a 0 845
1996 247 450 5 141 2 n/a n/a 0 845
1997 445 768 18 260 3 n/a n/a 0 1494
1998 611 840 21 328 1 n/a n/a 0 1801
1999 629 873 25 334 1 n/a n/a 0 1862
2000 583 785 26 332 0 n/a n/a 0 1726
2001 602 837 23 390 1 n/a n/a 0 1853
2002 535 980 12 413 8 n/a n/a 0 1948
2003 535 980 12 413 8 n/a n/a 0 1948
2004 539 549 13 485 3 n/a n/a 0 1589
2005 463 517 23 544 3 n/a n/a 0 1550
2006 422 482 24 564 4 n/a n/a 0 1496
2007 394 463 28 540 0 n/a n/a 51 1476
2008 347 407 36 499 1 n/a n/a 48 1338
2009 324 419 25 517 0 n/a n/a 50 1335
2010 262 370 26 532 1 n/a n/a 38 1229
2011 284 421 21 560 4 2 33 0 1325
2012 260 439 26 515 3 0 38 0 1281
2013 276 503 26 519 2 1 48 0 1375
2014 275 492 34 507 2 1 60 0 1371
2015 269 489 36 597 1 0 57 0 1449
2016 278 441 33 647 1 2 43 0 1445
2017 286 434 20 703 2 1 49 0 1495
2018 302 421 20 740 2 2 42 0 1529
2019 303 434 24 786 1 2 41 0 1591
2020 297 433 23 813 1 3 39 0 1609
2021 295 403 20 778 2 3 41 0 1542
2022 252 419 21 784 6 3 47 0 1532
2023 248 414 21 845 3 2 54 0 1587
2024 230 417 20 870 2 0 50 0 1589

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 New River Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 46.0 18.3 51
1989 789 45.0 17.5 54
1990 815 45.0 18.1 58.2
1991 773 52.0 14.8 61.2
1992 766 55.0 13.9 45.7
1993 756 56.0 13.5 61.6
1994 804 59.0 13.6 42.7
1995 845 50.0 16.9 60.5
1996 845 50.0 16.9 60.5
1997 1494 76.0 19.7 59.8
1998 1801 82.0 22.0 71.2
1999 1862 90.0 20.7 49
2000 1726 82.0 21.0 59.8
2001 1853 81.0 22.9 60.4
2002 1948 101.0 19.3 63.7
2003 1948 101.0 19.3 63.7
2004 1589 98.0 16.2 64.1
2005 1550 92.0 16.8 67.5
2006 1496 86.0 17.4 64.5
2007 1476 90.0 16.4 64.5
2008 1338 85.0 15.7 68.4
2009 1335 94.7 17.1 72.6
2010 1229 75.5 16.2 77.4
2011 1325 79.0 16.7 74.9
2012 1281 74.5 17.1 79
2013 1375 78.0 17.6 80.4
2014 1371 79.0 17.3 80.7
2015 1449 82.0 17.6 83.9
2016 1445 83.0 17.4 80.1
2017 1495 85.0 17.5 83.1
2018 1529 86.0 17.7 84.8
2019 1591 79.0 20.1 79.6
2020 1609 78.0 20.6 77.6
2021 1542 79.0 19.5 67.5
2022 1532 75.0 20.4 66.3
2023 1587 73.0 21.7 70.1
2024 1589 73.0 21.7 52.4

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 New River Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 46.0 18.3 51
1989 789 45.0 17.5 54
1990 815 45.0 18.1 58.2
1991 773 52.0 14.8 61.2
1992 766 55.0 13.9 45.7
1993 756 56.0 13.5 61.6
1994 804 59.0 13.6 42.7
1995 845 50.0 16.9 60.5
1996 845 50.0 16.9 60.5
1997 1494 76.0 19.7 59.8
1998 1801 82.0 22.0 71.2
1999 1862 90.0 20.7 49
2000 1726 82.0 21.0 59.8
2001 1853 81.0 22.9 60.4
2002 1948 101.0 19.3 63.7
2003 1948 101.0 19.3 63.7
2004 1589 98.0 16.2 64.1
2005 1550 92.0 16.8 67.5
2006 1496 86.0 17.4 64.5
2007 1476 90.0 16.4 64.5
2008 1338 85.0 15.7 68.4
2009 1335 94.7 17.1 72.6
2010 1229 75.5 16.2 77.4
2011 1325 79.0 16.7 74.9
2012 1281 74.5 17.1 79
2013 1375 78.0 17.6 80.4
2014 1371 79.0 17.3 80.7
2015 1449 82.0 17.6 83.9
2016 1445 83.0 17.4 80.1
2017 1495 85.0 17.5 83.1
2018 1529 86.0 17.7 84.8
2019 1591 79.0 20.1 79.6
2020 1609 78.0 20.6 77.6
2021 1542 79.0 19.5 67.5
2022 1532 75.0 20.4 66.3
2023 1587 73.0 21.7 70.1
2024 1589 73.0 21.7 52.4

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 New River Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,023 (13.6%) $6,499 (86.4%) $7,522
2019 $1,093 (14.4%) $6,480 (85.6%) $7,574
2020 $978 (12.6%) $6,801 (87.4%) $7,779
2021 $1,339 (15.6%) $7,263 (84.4%) $8,602
2022 $2,236 (23.6%) $7,224 (76.4%) $9,460
2023 $1,610 (18.1%) $7,299 (81.9%) $8,908

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New River Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 774th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 864th of 1177 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (New River Middle School)4647
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5755
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (New River Middle School)4735
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5848
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New River Middle School)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5550
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (New River Middle School)4534
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5345
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New River Middle School)4440
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (New River Middle School)2517
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (New River Middle School)2933
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Broward)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (New River Middle School)9985
 14%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (New River Middle School)5751
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Broward)7164
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (New River Middle School)9385
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (New River Middle School)100100
   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 Students15911587
 0.3%
African American434414
 4.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian2421
 12.5%
Hispanic786845
 7.5%
Pacific Islander22
White303248
 18.2%
Two or More Races4154
 31.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.6%70.1%
 9.6%


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New River Middle School ranks 846th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,589 students attended New River Middle School.

Students at New River Middle School are 55% Hispanic, 26% African American, 14% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend New River Middle School usually go on to attend Stranahan High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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