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Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School (Closed 2014)

1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School serves 620 students in grades 3-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(12-13)
24%
58%
(12-13)
23%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
95%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School?
620 students attend Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School?
Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School offer ?
Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School part of?
Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School is part of Broward School District.

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