WALTER C. YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL

901 NW 129TH AVE
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028

691 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter C. Young Middle School is a public middle school located in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving students within the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of essential social and life skills, catering to the needs of the local suburban community.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, the school provides various extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, sports programs, and elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and leadership. As part of the Broward County school system, Walter C. Young Middle School adheres to district-wide educational standards and initiatives, striving to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and succeed in a collaborative school culture.

691

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTER C. YOUNG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	351
Black	235
Asian	25
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
351 (50.8%)
Black
235 (34.0%)
White
61 (8.8%)
Asian
25 (3.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)323-4570
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 191

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 247