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FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveBeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodology7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25About FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, a high-enrollment 6-8 campus in WESTON, Florida, operated by BROWARD, works with 2,096 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 794 students per school, that is 164% larger than typical.
FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 325 schools operated by BROWARD, a district that hosts 243,591 students overall.
Demographically, FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL reports that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 63% of enrollment. The remainder reads as 19% White, 12% Asian, 3% Black, 2% multiracial. By comparison, Broward County as a whole is about 33% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.
Looking at the economic backdrop, FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL shows 87 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 24.1:1. The state averages around 19.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 8% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is lower than Broward County's rate of about 38%.
On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 76.9%; this one delivers 80.7%.
In the area at large, Broward County reports that median household earnings sit near $77,633, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Across Broward County's 338 public schools (combined enrollment of about 244,502 students), FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.
The closest other public school is CYPRESS BAY HIGH SCHOOL, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL at 3rd of 9; the average score across the group is 73.2%.
FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL operates from a suburban location.
Looking at the recent track record. FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL's enrollment has declined 8% since 2018, when it stood at 2,267 (now 2,096). The White share of enrollment fell from 26% to 19% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 21.6:1 in 2018 to 24.1:1 in 2025.
On allk12, members of the FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.
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