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School Comparison

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (399.7:1 vs. 270:1).
  • SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (85 vs. 21).
  • SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (142 vs. 96).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (356 vs. 334).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (85 vs. 21).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (142 vs. 96).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL (399.7:1 vs. 270:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
$12,121.39
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
$12,121.39
Local revenue share
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
51.3%
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
51.3%
State revenue share
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
31.9%
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
31.9%
Federal revenue share
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
16.8%
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
16.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL
35.5%
JAMES S. RICKARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
35.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Broward County
$74,534
Broward County
$74,534
Poverty rate
Broward County
12.2%
Broward County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Broward County
35.8%
Broward County
35.8%
Unemployment rate
Broward County
3.2%
Broward County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.