Glades Middle School

Q: Is Glades Middle School a good school?

Glades Middle School ranks 425 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Glades Middle School is a public middle school in Miramar, Florida, serving 1,163 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with impressive proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1.

Glades Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 6.45% White, 40.33% African American, 40.41% Hispanic, and 9.11% Asian. This diversity is notable compared to some nearby schools, such as Somerset Academy Middle School and City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School, which tend to have a higher concentration of specific racial groups. However, Glades Middle School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.9% in 2019-2020 to 16.2% in 2022-2023, which warrants further investigation and intervention.

Interestingly, Glades Middle School's academic success appears to be supported by increased funding, with per-student spending rising from $7,939 in 2019-2020 to $11,017 in 2022-2023. This investment may have contributed to the school's strong performance, which often outpaces not only the Broward County district but also the Miami-Dade district in various subject areas. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Glades Middle School provides students with a supportive learning environment that has helped them excel academically.

Detail:

Public 6-8

16700 SW 48th Ct
Miramar, FL 33027

(754) 323-4600

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,017

Students who attend Glades Middle School usually attend:

High:

Everglades High School

Feeder schools for Glades Middle School:

Elementary:	Coral Cove Elementary School
	Dolphin Bay Elementary School
	Silver Lakes Elementary School
	Silver Shores Elementary School
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	Sunset Lakes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 1,163

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.4%

African American:

40.3%

Asian:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glades Middle School ranks better than 64.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 48 ranked middle schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.51. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.4%), African American (40.3%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glades Middle School is 19.4, which is the 14^th best among 48 middle schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Glades Middle School employs 59.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glades Middle School is $11,017, which is the 11^th highest among 48 middle schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Glades Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Glades Middle School 425^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Glades Middle School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

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

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Rank History for Glades Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	72.81	193^rd	736	73.8%
2008	73.52	179^th	740	75.8%
2009	72.77	210^th	780	73.1%
2010	73.32	218^th	839	74.0%
2011	71.87	240^th	891	73.1%
2012	72.33	229^th	897	74.5%
2013	62.77	354^th	956	63.0%
2014	67.43	307^th	999	69.3%
2016	65.42	315^th	997	68.4%
2017	67.55	311^th	1031	69.8%
2018	67.71	309^th	1035	70.1%
2019	69.46	310^th	1099	71.8%
2021	61.32	404^th	1136	64.4%
2022	68.39	325^th	1148	71.7%
2023	61.55	416^th	1177	64.7%
2024	61.51	425^th	1196	64.5%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

I am extremely glad that my son has completed his last year at Glades. My son was bullied and he was just overall unhappy. The school is dirty and I was forced to pack my son his lunch daily because the cafeteria food would upset his stomach. Bye Bye Glades. Please think twice before sending you kid here really. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Horrible school! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 28, 2012

My straight A High Achievement 7th grader was removed ( by no fault of his own) from a high achievement science class into another science class that was a full chapter behind. I came to the school for clarification on the matter multiple times & asked for a meeting to be scheduled No one willing to help us. - Multiple messages left with the 7th grade counselor & 7th grade Center. No one from the staff was professional enough to answer just a few questions about our concerns. I understand the new class size rule but this could have been taken care of in a more professional mannor. I cannot recommend this middle school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Glades Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	329	482	126	761	7	n/a	n/a	0	1705
2006	344	434	129	777	1	n/a	n/a	0	1685
2007	334	444	127	756	1	n/a	n/a	42	1704
2008	354	541	138	858	1	n/a	n/a	48	1940
2009	355	601	142	936	2	n/a	n/a	55	2091
2010	222	565	163	1040	5	n/a	n/a	25	2020
2011	204	513	161	884	3	5	46	0	1816
2012	179	467	153	751	4	6	43	0	1603
2013	170	488	150	685	3	3	47	0	1546
2014	163	484	132	646	5	3	50	0	1483
2015	148	445	134	575	3	2	51	0	1358
2016	137	450	125	529	4	2	52	0	1299
2017	117	458	124	507	4	0	48	0	1258
2018	123	466	115	592	5	2	47	0	1350
2019	130	492	116	608	7	3	36	0	1392
2020	130	525	135	643	6	6	32	0	1477
2021	97	547	123	544	6	5	30	0	1352
2022	84	549	115	522	3	4	32	0	1309
2023	75	469	106	470	4	2	37	0	1163

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 Glades Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1705	85.0	20.1	15.8
2006	1685	88.0	19.1	18.4
2007	1704	88.0	19.4	21.4
2008	1940	102.0	19.0	25.7
2009	2091	131.8	19.3	29.4
2010	2020	100.0	20.2	35.6
2011	1816	86.0	21.1	36.2
2012	1603	72.0	22.2	40.4
2013	1546	69.0	22.4	40.6
2014	1483	75.0	19.7	43.6
2015	1358	68.0	19.9	45.7
2016	1299	70.0	18.5	47.2
2017	1258	73.0	17.2	52.3
2018	1350	75.0	18.0	53.6
2019	1392	76.0	18.3	47.9
2020	1477	75.8	19.4	50.5
2021	1352	71.8	18.8	46.2
2022	1309	69.7	18.7	40
2023	1163	59.9	19.4	53.1

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 Glades Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1705	85.0	20.1	15.8
2006	1685	88.0	19.1	18.4
2007	1704	88.0	19.4	21.4
2008	1940	102.0	19.0	25.7
2009	2091	131.8	19.3	29.4
2010	2020	100.0	20.2	35.6
2011	1816	86.0	21.1	36.2
2012	1603	72.0	22.2	40.4
2013	1546	69.0	22.4	40.6
2014	1483	75.0	19.7	43.6
2015	1358	68.0	19.9	45.7
2016	1299	70.0	18.5	47.2
2017	1258	73.0	17.2	52.3
2018	1350	75.0	18.0	53.6
2019	1392	76.0	18.3	47.9
2020	1477	75.8	19.4	50.5
2021	1352	71.8	18.8	46.2
2022	1309	69.7	18.7	40
2023	1163	59.9	19.4	53.1

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 Glades Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$182 (2.4%)	$7,268 (97.6%)	$7,450
2019	$491 (6.3%)	$7,300 (93.7%)	$7,792
2020	$571 (7.2%)	$7,369 (92.8%)	$7,939
2021	$1,159 (12.9%)	$7,838 (87.1%)	$8,997
2022	$2,127 (20.7%)	$8,168 (79.3%)	$10,296
2023	$1,478 (13.4%)	$9,539 (86.6%)	$11,017

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glades 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 310^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 416^th of 1177 Middle schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Glades Middle School)	67	66	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	55	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Glades Middle School)	74	66	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	58	48	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Glades Middle School)	66	57	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	55	50	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Glades Middle School)	57	48	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	53	45	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Glades Middle School)	64	61	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	51	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Glades Middle School)	44	48	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	45	34	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Glades Middle School)	53	45	8%
8th Grade Science (Broward)	43	38	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Glades Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Glades Middle School)	86	81	5%
End of Course Civics (Broward)	71	64	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Glades Middle School)	97	81	16%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Glades Middle School)	100	95	5%
End of Course Geometry (Broward)	56	45	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1392	1163	16.5%
African American	492	469	4.7%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	116	106	8.6%
Hispanic	608	470	22.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	130	75	42.3%
Two or More Races	36	37	2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	53.1%	5.1%

Schools Near Glades Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glades Middle School	Public	6-8	16700 SW 48th Ct	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4600	1,163	60	19.4	53.1%	75 (6.4%)	469 (40.3%)	470 (40.4%)	106 (9.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (3.2%)	61.5	425^th of 1196 public middle schools	64.5%		61.5	416^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.7%	9	65.0	59.0	62.0	65.0	47.0	38.0	46.0	82.0	99.0	100.0	75.0	$11,017	$1,478	$9,539
City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	18500 Pembroke Rd	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 443-4847	1,335	68	19.6	35.7%	145 (10.9%)	331 (24.8%)	670 (50.2%)	133 (10.0%)	5 (0.4%)	8 (0.6%)	43 (3.2%)	88.9	94^th of 1196 public middle schools	92.1%		87.8	112^th of 1177 public middle schools	90.5%	18	80.0	79.0	82.0	87.0	80.0	80.0	55.0	96.0	95.0	99.0	92.0	$10,095	$1,489	$8,606
Lawton Chiles Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8190 NW 197th St	Hialeah	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 816-9101	563	30	18.7	59.9%	10 (1.8%)	100 (17.8%)	445 (79.0%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.1	731^st of 1196 public middle schools	38.9%		36.6	748^th of 1177 public middle schools	36.4%	17	49.0	42.0	48.0	49.0	28.0	56.0	34.0	75.0	100.0	81.0	58.0	$13,205	$2,231	$10,974
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	17300 NW 87th Ave	Hialeah	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 512-3917	890	35	25.4	70.1%	17 (1.9%)	10 (1.1%)	856 (96.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.3	360^th of 1196 public middle schools	69.9%		66.8	363^rd of 1177 public middle schools	69.2%	3	75.0	64.0	63.0	71.0	47.0	58.0	41.0	76.0	100.0	96.0	77.0	$10,122	$475	$9,647
Country Club Middle School	Public	6-8	18305 NW 75th Pl	Miami Lakes	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 820-8800	644	34	18.9	70.5%	14 (2.2%)	136 (21.1%)	491 (76.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21.2	981^st of 1196 public middle schools	18.0%		17.4	1007^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.4%	26	40.0	35.0	35.0	27.0	25.0	37.0	23.0	81.0		92.0	61.0	$11,397	$2,251	$9,147
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)	Public, Charter	6-8	12601 Somerset Blvd	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 829-2406	425	20	21.2	63.3%	17 (4.0%)	133 (31.3%)	252 (59.3%)	16 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	84.8	146^th of 1196 public middle schools	87.8%		85.2	136^th of 1177 public middle schools	88.4%	10	79.0	78.0	80.0	74.0	81.0	83.0	48.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.0	$9,166	$426	$8,740
Walter C. Young Middle School	Public	6-8	901 NW 129th Ave	Pembroke Pines	33028	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4570	873	45	19.4	56.1%	88 (10.1%)	275 (31.5%)	448 (51.3%)	38 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.4%)	58.8	460^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.5%		61.4	420^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.3%	40	57.0	50.0	58.0	56.0	60.0	50.0	51.0	96.0		100.0	73.0	$11,552	$1,628	$9,923
Silver Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	18300 Sheridan St	Southwest Ranches	33331	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-4300	1,269	55	23.0	39.7%	278 (21.9%)	160 (12.6%)	711 (56.0%)	63 (5.0%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.9%)	70.6	324^th of 1196 public middle schools	72.9%		76.1	242^nd of 1177 public middle schools	79.4%	82	67.0	71.0	64.0	63.0	77.0	28.0	49.0	87.0	100.0	97.0	77.0	$9,683	$935	$8,749
Somerset Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	20803 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 442-0233	1,068	35	30.5	31.6%	98 (9.2%)	143 (13.4%)	740 (69.3%)	63 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	21 (2.0%)	80.9	190^th of 1196 public middle schools	84.1%		82.7	166^th of 1177 public middle schools	85.9%	24	76.0	75.0	68.0	73.0	66.0	75.0	53.0	93.0	96.0	98.0	80.0	$8,928	$249	$8,679
New Renaissance Middle School	Public	6-8	10701 Miramar Blvd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-3500	1,107	58	19.0	75.6%	28 (2.5%)	769 (69.5%)	262 (23.7%)	30 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.4%)	23.8	947^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.8%		24.1	921^st of 1177 public middle schools	21.8%	26	34.0	40.0	37.0	36.0	39.0	31.0	22.0	70.0	90.0	89.0	64.0	$10,786	$1,941	$8,847

Frequently Asked Questions about Glades Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Glades Middle School?

Students at Glades Middle School are 40% Hispanic, 40% African American, 9% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Glades Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,163 students attended Glades Middle School.

Is Glades Middle School a good school?

Glades Middle School ranks 425^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Glades Middle School attend?

Students who attend Glades Middle School usually go on to attend Everglades High School

What district is Glades Middle School in?

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