James S. Rickards Middle School

James S. Rickards Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
6000 NE 9TH Ave,  Oakland Park, FL
Broward County Public Schools
3.6
3.8
810 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Washington Collado
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.29

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
29%
State Average
20%
Science
44%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
316:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
Hispanic
57.5%
Black
26.8%
White
11.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 4 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/8/2018
I had a pretty good experience at Rickards. Though there are things that they can improve, one of the things that I really like about the school is that they make you feel like a family.Everyone has each other's back when other schools try to break us down.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/14/2024
Great school. The admin team and teachers really care about the students. They communicate very well. Always sending home parent links. Teachers call when there is a concern or even about positive things. They have great magnet programs and will have the newest building in Broward next school year.
5.0 parent
7/22/2024
Both of my students attended this school. One is a special needs students. The staff has gone above and beyond for them. Under the new principal and admin team we has seen the school change for the better. They are family oriented and engaging.
1.0 parent
6/28/2019
Terrible. We have attended ceremonies, PTA meetings and had several teacher parent meetings
1.0 parent
5/12/2018
Horrible. Administration is all talk and no action. Lacks communication with the parents on student issues. One administrator will say one thing, the next day, the other administrator has changed day one's decision. Lack of concern for the student being harassed, and coddling for the kid that's the...

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James S. Rickards Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Oakland Park, FL and is served by the Broward County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 810 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. James S. Rickards Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29. The average SAT score is 1100. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northeast High School, Boyd H. Anderson High School, Pine Crest School, and more. Learn more about what Oakland Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James S. Rickards Middle School.

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