CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

18500 PEMBROKE RD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029

Charter School 1,335 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

City/Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School (often referred to as the West Campus) is a highly regarded public charter school located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the extensive Pembroke Pines Charter School system, which is municipally operated by the City of Pembroke Pines. The institution is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering student achievement through a blend of traditional instruction and innovative learning opportunities.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student involvement and personal growth. Because it operates as a charter school, it maintains a unique relationship with the local city government, often benefiting from strong community support and resource allocation. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, Pembroke Pines Charter Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the region, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and a supportive campus culture.

1,335

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CITY/PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	670
Black	331
Asian	133
Two or More	43
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
670 (50.2 %)
Black
331 (24.8 %)
White
145 (10.9 %)
Asian
133 (10.0 %)
Two or More
43 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(954)443-4847
Website:	http://pinescharter.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* 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 6 449

Grade 7 454

Grade 8 432