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William Dandy Middle School

2400 Nw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 784 students in grades 6-8, William Dandy 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 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 99% 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: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

William Dandy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
William Dandy Middle School's student population of 784 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
784 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
William Dandy 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 William Dandy Middle School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3119 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Dandy Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
91%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in William Dandy Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of William Dandy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Dandy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Dandy Middle School's ranking?
William Dandy Middle School is ranked #3119 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William Dandy Middle School often compared to?
William Dandy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lauderdale Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend William Dandy Middle School?
784 students attend William Dandy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William Dandy Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Dandy Middle School?
William Dandy Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Dandy Middle School offer ?
William Dandy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Dandy Middle School part of?
William Dandy Middle School is part of Broward School District.
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December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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