Serving 1,257 students in grades 6-8, Varsity Lakes 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes Middle School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Varsity Lakes Middle School?
1,257 students attend Varsity Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Varsity Lakes Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Varsity Lakes Middle School?
Varsity Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Varsity Lakes Middle School offer ?
Varsity Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Varsity Lakes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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