NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

School Overview
New River Middle School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a public middle school that operates under the Broward County Public Schools district. Situated on Riverland Road, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its specialized academic offerings, most notably its acclaimed Marine Science magnet program. This program leverages the school’s proximity to local waterways to provide students with hands-on, research-based learning opportunities in oceanography and environmental science, often integrating technology and field studies into the core curriculum.

Beyond its focus on marine sciences, New River Middle School is committed to fostering a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, designed to engage students during their transitional middle school years. As part of the broader Broward County school system, it adheres to district-wide standards for college and career readiness, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through rigorous instruction and supportive faculty guidance.
1,587
Total Students
73.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White248
Hispanic845
Black414
Asian21
Two or More54
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    845 (53.2 %)
  • Black
    414 (26.1 %)
  • White
    248 (15.6 %)
  • Two or More
    54 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    21 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
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)323-3600
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 704
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 6 557
Grade 7 530
Grade 8 500

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6557
Grade 7530
Grade 8500
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEW RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female70344.3%
Male88455.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)