WILLIAM DANDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

2400 NW 26TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

620 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William Dandy Middle School is a public school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving students in the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that focuses on preparing students for high school success and beyond. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering an inclusive community that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, William Dandy Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development through extracurricular activities, athletics, and social-emotional support programs. By utilizing the resources provided by the Broward County school district, the institution strives to cultivate a safe and engaging learning environment. Families and community members can access the latest information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Broward County Public Schools website.

620

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM DANDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	42
Black	566
Asian	2
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
566 (91.3%)
Hispanic
42 (6.8%)
White
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)322-3200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 213

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 243

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM DANDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	213
Grade 7	164
Grade 8	243

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM DANDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	50.2%
Male	309	49.8%

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