DRIFTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

955 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Driftwood Middle School, located in Hollywood, Florida, is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population in the suburban area of Hollywood, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a public institution, it operates under the broader mission of the Broward County district, which prioritizes college and career readiness, literacy, and community engagement.

The school offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the Broward County school system, Driftwood Middle School strives to create an inclusive environment that fosters critical thinking and technological proficiency. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives through the district’s official website.

955

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DRIFTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	567
Black	189
Asian	37
Two or More	23
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
567 (59.4%)
Black
189 (19.8%)
White
128 (13.4%)
Asian
37 (3.9%)
Two or More
23 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)323-3100
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	955
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 6 277

Grade 7 334

Grade 8 344

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DRIFTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	277
Grade 7	334
Grade 8	344

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DRIFTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	430	45%
Male	525	55%

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