NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,566 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New River Middle School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a public middle school that operates under the Broward County Public Schools district. Situated on Riverland Road, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its specialized academic offerings, most notably its acclaimed Marine Science magnet program. This program leverages the school’s proximity to local waterways to provide students with hands-on, research-based learning opportunities in oceanography and environmental science, often integrating technology and field studies into the core curriculum.
Beyond its focus on marine sciences, New River Middle School is committed to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, designed to engage students during their transitional middle school years. As part of the broader Broward County school system, it adheres to district-wide standards for college and career readiness, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through rigorous instruction and supportive faculty guidance.
Beyond its focus on marine sciences, New River Middle School is committed to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, designed to engage students during their transitional middle school years. As part of the broader Broward County school system, it adheres to district-wide standards for college and career readiness, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through rigorous instruction and supportive faculty guidance.
1,566
Total Students
68.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 234 |
| Hispanic | 905 |
| Black | 356 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 52 |
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Hispanic905 (57.8%)
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Black356 (22.7%)
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White234 (14.9%)
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Two or More52 (3.3%)
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Asian19 (1.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | BROWARD |
| Phone: | (754)323-3600 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,566 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 68.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 704 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
463
Grade 7
524
Grade 8
579
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 463 |
| Grade 7 | 524 |
| Grade 8 | 579 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 708 | 45.2% |
| Male | 858 | 54.8% |
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