Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Mcnicol 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Mcnicol Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Mcnicol Middle School's student population of 643 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Mcnicol 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 Mcnicol Middle School is 0.45, 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
#3318 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
71%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Mcnicol Middle School is ranked #3318 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mcnicol Middle School?
643 students attend Mcnicol Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mcnicol Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnicol Middle School?
Mcnicol Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcnicol Middle School offer ?
Mcnicol Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcnicol Middle School part of?
Mcnicol Middle School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcnicol Middle School located?
Mcnicol Middle School is located in the Highland Gardens neighborhood of Hollywood, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Highland Gardens.
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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麻豆果冻传媒>2 4/16/2018Im new is this school great for my daughter, she is brilliant5 9/9/2017Going to this school has teached me how to express my self in many ways how to make friends be yourself and treat others how you want to be treated i love this school and the teachers and administrators in it.2 10/5/2010The teachers are not helpful. The staff is rude. No one returns any phone calls. The teachers are not proficient in the subjects they are teaching. They do not go the extra mile to ensure your child understands what is being taught.Review Mcnicol Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Im new is this school great for my daughter, she is brilliant
Going to this school has teached me how to express my self in many ways how to make friends be yourself and treat others how you want to be treated i love this school and the teachers and administrators in it.
The teachers are not helpful. The staff is rude. No one returns any phone calls. The teachers are not proficient in the subjects they are teaching. They do not go the extra mile to ensure your child understands what is being taught.
Review Mcnicol Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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