The Best Middle Schools In Southwest Ranches

The best middle school in Southwest Ranches is Silver Trail Middle School, and the other recommended middle schools are Indian Ridge Middle School and Franklin Academy K-8. Indian Ridge Middle is located in Davie, and Franklin Academy K-8 is located in Pembroke Pines. Greatschools.org rates Silver Trail Middle a 9/10, Indian Ridge Middle a 7/10, and Franklin Academy K-8 a 10/10. However, all schools receive an “A’ from the FDOE’s school accountability report.  

In terms of academic performance, all of these schools do well in that they exceed state standards for standardized testing in every subject. But, Franklin Academy K-8 leads the pack. Franklin Academy K-8 scored an 83% proficiency in math, an 83% proficiency in English, and an 87 % proficiency in science while Silver Trail Middle scored a 76% proficiency in math, a 74% proficiency in English, and a 63% proficiency in science. And, Indian Ridge Middle scored a 71% proficiency in math, a 67% proficiency in English, and a 53% proficiency in science.

It’s worth noting that while Franklin Academy K-8 may perform the best academically, it is a charter school. So, students have to apply and be selected to attend. Whereas with the other schools, students do not need to apply to go. 

In addition, all of these schools receive mixed parent reviews and testimony from greatschools.org, but Silver Trail Middle does receive the highest score from parents, 3.4 stars out of 5.  

One Silver Trail Middle parent said, “AMAZING SCHOOL! My kid only came because she had to finish off public school to get the MKay Scholarship! And I have to say this school was perfect she went only for 8th and we had the best experience! Teachers all spoke English and thats a big plus! She is no in American heritage with the scholarship and is doing amazing thanks to this school preparing her! This was really a good choice. I recommend it to any parents! 10/10.” 

However, note that this is the review from only one parent. To learn about these schools more in-depth, read additional parent testimonials at greatschools.org and check out each school’s website. If you’re unsatisfied with any of our recommendations, you can always explore more schools in Davie and Pembroke Pines.