James S. Rickards Middle School vs Pompano Beach Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S. Rickards Middle School
Oakland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
Pompano Beach Middle School
Pompano Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students
| Measure | James S. Rickards Middle School Oakland Park, Florida | Pompano Beach Middle School Pompano Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 563 | #395 of 563 |
| National rank | #9514 of 15,369 | #8682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 770 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| city | Oakland Park | Pompano Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pompano Beach Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 41.4).
- •Pompano Beach Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Pompano Beach Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Pompano Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 52.1%).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.9).
- •Pompano Beach Middle School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 770.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James S. Rickards Middle School better than Pompano Beach Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pompano Beach Middle School ranks higher (45.2 vs 41.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James S. Rickards Middle School and Pompano Beach Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Oakland Park and Pompano Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S. Rickards Middle School: 770. Pompano Beach Middle School: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S. Rickards Middle School and Pompano Beach Middle School rank in Florida?
James S. Rickards Middle School is 431st of 563 and Pompano Beach Middle School is 395th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).