Sunrise Middle School

My son went to Sunrise Montessori program all 3 years and loved it. Great classes and great teachers in this program. He made great friends, made straight As, and was accepted to a great High School magnet program.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted September 17, 2012

The Montessori program at this school is simply phenomenal. I have graduated from Sunrise just a few months ago and I dearly miss it! My favorite teacher of all time is here Mr. Saball. He has inspired me to continue writing and I may become an English teacher/professor when I grow up. Each day, I fulfilled my duty as a student; I learned. I don't regret spending my time there and hope to forever be a part of the Osprey family.

Posted June 29, 2011

I Love sunrise middle school, It has a very safe and welcoming Atmosphere. And also has GREAT learning Programs! Amazing school i recomend to ALL.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted March 17, 2011

sunrise middle is the skool dhatt will be hated by sum of dha kids there but will also be loved by the nerds dhatt are there my name is micka nd i luv it bt sumtines i hate it there i know all of the administrators nd it is fun to be at a skool where dha principles help out

Posted January 18, 2010

sunnrise middle school is the best i know the kids is loud and wild but they learn and teacher care for us like we are there own kids im in 7 grade and i hate some of my teacher but they teach me new thing so i can carry it on in my future and i just love it shout out to my favorie teacher at sunrise middle Mr.meit my world geo teacher
—Submitted by a student

Posted February 27, 2008

The Montessori Program is an excellent program. My son loves this school and he loves his teacher. I couldn't be happier that my 13 year old boy loves school. That is a blessing.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted November 6, 2007

I went to sunrise last year and its the most fun and learning school. I would love to send my kids there.
—Submitted by a student

Posted November 2, 2007

sunrise is the bomb! escecially the montessori program. i am in the program now and in the 8th grade. in 6th and 7th grade i was in traditional. i thought it was okay but the kids are out of control. if you were going to send you child to sunrise, go montessori. there is soo much for your kids to do and they will have soo much fun with the activaties that they allow and by learning!
—Submitted by a student

Posted March 21, 2007

The Montessori program at Sunrise Middle is excellent. Both of my daughters attend and are doing well. Their teachers work very hard so that they can excel. I would only recommend Sunrise Middle if they child is in the Montessori Magnet program. The 'traditional' students seem to be out of control and don't have an interest in education.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted January 12, 2007

My child recently started this school and we are horrified by the whole thing. Students are aggressive, loud, troubled, more interested in fashion than education, and it seems all that the teachers do is try to discipline them. I found no extra curriculum activities and a poor level.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted October 17, 2005

This is the best school ever! If you go to the montessori program, you won't believe how much fun you hace while doing work, and how much you learn! We have many field trips such as Washington D.C for 8th graders. Also community meeting, which is a daily 15 min meeting for the classmates you acknowledge others, comment, ask questions and share. It is a great way to make friends. I graduated there year 2005 and I miss that school and the teachers and staff. Mrs. Prisciando, Mrs. Arnoux, Mr. Cochrin, Mrs. Hamilton, are the best teachers ever!
—Submitted by a former student

Posted November 30, 2004

We really like Sunrise Middle School. The school's discipline is good and the teachers are mostly top-notch.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted October 1, 2003

Sunrise Middle School is the Great School. Its' one of the best school that Im attended to for 7th and 8th grade. I really love this sunrise middle. Right now Im a 9th grader and I really wish that I could be back in 8th grade because it was a really nice time with my friends. I give it an A+.
—Submitted by JENNIFER GARCIA

Posted August 26, 2003

The gifted program is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted August 11, 2003

I am a former student and Sunrise helped me develope a strong foundation to help me later in life.
—Submitted by a former student

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Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

359 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

53%

2011

59%

Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

359 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

59%

2011

57%

Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2012-2013 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing in grades 4, 8 and 10. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

358 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

58%

2011

59%

Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

358 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

60%

2011

60%

Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

387 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

59%

2011

48%

Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

388 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

56%

2011

49%

Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

379 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

43%

Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

378 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

Source: Florida Department of Education

In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests

Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

100%

2011

89%

Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests

In 2012-2013 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1, Biology 1 and Geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.