For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,111 students in 33317, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33317, FL are Seminole Middle School and Pine Ridge Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33317 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33317, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Sw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
33317, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prodigy Center For Youth Development And Academic Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
601 S State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33317, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33317, FL include Seminole Middle School and Pine Ridge Alternative Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 33317?
2 public middle schools are located in 33317.
What is the racial composition of students in 33317?
33317 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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