Silver Lakes Middle School

Summary:

Silver Lakes Middle School is a public middle school located in North Lauderdale, Florida, serving 782 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.

While Silver Lakes Middle School serves a predominantly African American student population (73.66%), which is significantly higher than nearby schools, it consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.5% to 38.3% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools, such as Ramblewood Middle School and Forest Glen Middle School. Additionally, Silver Lakes Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.46% to 78.47%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite spending more per student ($11,039 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, Silver Lakes Middle School's academic performance has steadily declined over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 767th out of 1,031 Florida middle schools in 2016-2017 to 978th out of 1,196 in 2023-2024. The school consistently maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Broward County School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 7600 Tam Oshanter Blvd
       North Lauderdale, FL  33068


(754) 322-4600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
978th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,039 Help


Students who attend Silver Lakes Middle School usually attend:

High:    Coconut Creek High School

Feeder schools for Silver Lakes Middle School:

Elementary:    Morrow Elementary School
    North Lauderdale Elementary School
    Pinewood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.7%
Hispanic:
17.6%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Silver Lakes Middle School ranks worse than 81.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 43rd 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 21.36. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (73.7%), Hispanic (17.6%), White (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Lakes Middle School is 21.1. 26 middle schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Silver Lakes Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Lakes Middle School is $11,039, which is the 10th highest among 48 middle schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver Lakes Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Silver Lakes Middle School 978th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Silver Lakes 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 Silver Lakes Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.64 405th 593 31.7%
2005 30.11 452nd 602 24.9%
2006 25.05 519th 675 23.1%
2007 20.18 600th 736 18.5%
2008 18.61 616th 740 16.8%
2009 19.43 639th 780 18.1%
2010 16.83 706th 839 15.9%
2011 18.53 736th 891 17.4%
2012 21.69 716th 897 20.2%
2013 18.33 798th 956 16.5%
2014 15.94 860th 999 13.9%
2016 22.74 785th 997 21.3%
2017 26.36 767th 1031 25.6%
2018 23.88 801st 1035 22.6%
2019 19.13 919th 1099 16.4%
2021 13.32 1024th 1136 9.9%
2022 19.37 968th 1148 15.7%
2023 22.58 947th 1177 19.5%
2024 21.36 978th 1196 18.2%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Open Quote This school is okay, but the students need to learn proper edicate. Many are disrespectful, rude, and very disruptive.. The teachers are okay, many are nice though. The bathrooms have gotten a lot since last year. Ms. Lopez, amazing prinicple!! You can tell she really cares about her school, students, staff, ect. Now teachers..I wish they would do a teacher training to maybe help them rephrase their sentences to help the students in their class feel more comfortable.. The school's lunches are disgusting. I really hope that it improves. Michelle Obama ruined it. You can't make cheap food healthy!! They need to give us our fried corn dogs back. They have salad options, you cannot force someone to your healthy lifestyle!! Close Quote


by a student
Friday, September 22, 2017

Open Quote I went here for three years and they have been the best three years of my life. Teachers here bend-backwards for their kids to succeed. I've never been to another school like this one. It's amazing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Silver Lakes Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1000 122 27 82 7 n/a n/a 0 1238
1989 935 162 29 104 4 n/a n/a 0 1234
1990 938 189 42 119 4 n/a n/a 0 1292
1991 948 223 41 155 2 n/a n/a 0 1369
1992 943 237 39 163 6 n/a n/a 0 1388
1993 915 286 37 176 6 n/a n/a 0 1420
1994 933 309 39 193 4 n/a n/a 0 1478
1995 908 433 51 252 6 n/a n/a 0 1650
1996 908 433 51 252 6 n/a n/a 0 1650
1997 784 458 56 298 8 n/a n/a 0 1604
1998 688 541 61 292 9 n/a n/a 0 1591
1999 604 622 62 320 7 n/a n/a 0 1615
2000 576 711 77 351 6 n/a n/a 0 1721
2001 491 727 70 353 9 n/a n/a 0 1650
2002 197 744 46 244 7 n/a n/a 0 1238
2003 197 744 46 244 7 n/a n/a 0 1238
2004 147 744 37 256 4 n/a n/a 0 1188
2005 137 810 37 270 7 n/a n/a 0 1261
2006 88 746 30 257 7 n/a n/a 0 1128
2007 80 696 29 213 5 n/a n/a 19 1042
2008 38 545 26 151 2 n/a n/a 19 781
2009 34 498 27 109 1 n/a n/a 8 677
2010 31 419 17 73 1 n/a n/a 13 554
2011 27 347 10 54 1 1 5 0 445
2012 24 403 7 57 0 0 12 0 503
2013 26 576 9 95 2 0 15 0 723
2014 32 645 17 111 3 1 20 0 829
2015 30 617 19 119 2 1 19 0 807
2016 28 518 16 100 2 1 11 0 676
2017 31 518 10 107 2 1 10 0 679
2018 41 536 10 98 4 4 15 0 708
2019 34 548 10 93 2 2 11 0 700
2020 25 527 15 103 2 3 17 0 692
2021 20 486 16 115 1 1 16 0 655
2022 23 503 14 119 2 0 18 0 679
2023 32 576 10 138 3 1 22 0 782

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 Silver Lakes Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1238 48.0 25.7 19.5
1989 1234 51.0 24.1 17.7
1990 1292 62.0 20.8 16.1
1991 1369 63.0 21.7 21.4
1992 1388 66.0 21.0 20.8
1993 1420 68.0 20.9 27.5
1994 1478 63.0 23.5 28.8
1995 1650 75.0 22.0 36.6
1996 1650 75.0 22.0 36.6
1997 1604 69.0 23.2 36.9
1998 1591 74.0 21.5 40
1999 1615 78.0 20.7 54.1
2000 1721 77.0 22.4 56
2001 1650 82.0 20.1 58.6
2002 1238 71.0 17.4 72.8
2003 1238 71.0 17.4 72.8
2004 1188 68.0 17.5 75.2
2005 1261 78.0 16.2 74.9
2006 1128 81.0 13.9 68.2
2007 1042 65.0 16.0 76.3
2008 781 50.0 15.6 81.1
2009 677 57.7 14.3 81.9
2010 554 40.0 13.8 91.5
2011 445 37.0 12.0 86.7
2012 503 39.0 12.8 85.7
2013 723 45.0 16.0 82.2
2014 829 54.0 15.3 86.9
2015 807 54.0 14.9 86.1
2016 676 51.0 13.2 87
2017 679 46.0 14.7 84.5
2018 708 47.0 15.0 90.3
2019 700 40.0 17.5 87.6
2020 692 40.0 17.3 87.6
2021 655 39.0 16.7 78.5
2022 679 38.0 17.8 72.5
2023 782 37.0 21.1 77.2

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 Silver Lakes Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1238 48.0 25.7 19.5
1989 1234 51.0 24.1 17.7
1990 1292 62.0 20.8 16.1
1991 1369 63.0 21.7 21.4
1992 1388 66.0 21.0 20.8
1993 1420 68.0 20.9 27.5
1994 1478 63.0 23.5 28.8
1995 1650 75.0 22.0 36.6
1996 1650 75.0 22.0 36.6
1997 1604 69.0 23.2 36.9
1998 1591 74.0 21.5 40
1999 1615 78.0 20.7 54.1
2000 1721 77.0 22.4 56
2001 1650 82.0 20.1 58.6
2002 1238 71.0 17.4 72.8
2003 1238 71.0 17.4 72.8
2004 1188 68.0 17.5 75.2
2005 1261 78.0 16.2 74.9
2006 1128 81.0 13.9 68.2
2007 1042 65.0 16.0 76.3
2008 781 50.0 15.6 81.1
2009 677 57.7 14.3 81.9
2010 554 40.0 13.8 91.5
2011 445 37.0 12.0 86.7
2012 503 39.0 12.8 85.7
2013 723 45.0 16.0 82.2
2014 829 54.0 15.3 86.9
2015 807 54.0 14.9 86.1
2016 676 51.0 13.2 87
2017 679 46.0 14.7 84.5
2018 708 47.0 15.0 90.3
2019 700 40.0 17.5 87.6
2020 692 40.0 17.3 87.6
2021 655 39.0 16.7 78.5
2022 679 38.0 17.8 72.5
2023 782 37.0 21.1 77.2

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 Silver Lakes Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,323 (14.0%) $8,121 (86.0%) $9,444
2019 $801 (8.7%) $8,411 (91.3%) $9,212
2020 $763 (8.0%) $8,810 (92.0%) $9,573
2021 $1,087 (10.1%) $9,670 (89.9%) $10,756
2022 $2,160 (19.4%) $8,990 (80.6%) $11,150
2023 $1,547 (14.0%) $9,492 (86.0%) $11,039

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Lakes 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 919th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 947th of 1177 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lakes Middle School)3638
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5755
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lakes Middle School)3827
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5848
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lakes Middle School)2830
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5550
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lakes Middle School)2926
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5345
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Silver Lakes Middle School)3729
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silver Lakes Middle School)2815
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Silver Lakes Middle School)2323
   8th Grade Science (Broward)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Silver Lakes Middle School)10094
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Silver Lakes Middle School)3546
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Broward)7164
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Silver Lakes Middle School)8670
 16%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Silver Lakes Middle School)9394
 1%
   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 Students700782
 11.7%
African American548576
 5.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1010
Hispanic93138
 48.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White3432
 5.9%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.6%77.2%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Lakes Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Silver Lakes Middle School.

Students at Silver Lakes Middle School are 74% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Silver Lakes Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Florida middle schools.

Students who attend Silver Lakes Middle School usually go on to attend Coconut Creek High School


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