Walter C. Young Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028 · Broward
#140 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#3308 of 15,369 nationally
About Walter C. Young Middle School
Walter C. Young Middle School is a public middle located in Pembroke Pines, in the Broward school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 691 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 140th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 691.
There are 28 schools in Pembroke Pines; Walter C. Young Middle School ranks 17th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter C. Young Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter C. Young Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Charles W Flanagan High School
Pembroke Pines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,199 students · 885 m away
Lakeside Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 974 m away
Palm Cove Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 2.4 km away
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
627 students · 2.5 km away
Silver Palms Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 2.8 km away
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Cooper City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,336 students · 3.0 km away
Coconut Palm Elementary School
Miramar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students · 3.1 km away
Renaissance Charter Schools at Pines
Pembroke Pines · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
761 students · 3.5 km away
Renaissance Charter Middle School at Pines
Pembroke Pines · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
481 students · 3.5 km away
Embassy Creek Elementary School
Cooper City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,156 students · 3.6 km away
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McIntosh Middle School
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693 students
Centennial Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter C. Young Middle School a good school?
Walter C. Young Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #140 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter C. Young Middle School rank in Florida?
Walter C. Young Middle School ranks #140 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #3308 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter C. Young Middle School?
Walter C. Young Middle School had 691 students in 2025.
Is Walter C. Young Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter C. Young Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter C. Young Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter C. Young Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.