How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James S. Rickards Middle School | Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland Park, FL | Wilton Manors, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 770 | 163 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 73.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James S. Rickards Middle School | Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,121 | $12,121 |
| District | Broward County Public Schools | Broward County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James S. Rickards Middle School | Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.9% | 2.5% |
| African American | 25.5% | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60.1% | 39.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James S. Rickards Middle School | Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 270:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 134 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.