Walter C. Young Middle School in Pembroke Pines

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth	8/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Posted: November 17, 2025

My son graduated from WCY last year. They have a very strong science department as well as exceptional math teachers. The English department could use improvement, but overall it's one of the only highly rated middle schools in the district that allows reassignments. Not to mention, the band program is amazing under the direction of Mr. T. I drove from Hollywood just for my son to have a decent middle school. If Broward wants to close middle schools why not start with the failing ones in Hollywood? Nothing but good things to say about Mr. Henderson and WCY middle.

Posted: November 17, 2025

Posted: September 20, 2025

The leadership of this school is truly exceptional. Principal Henderson and everyone we have talked to so far have been very open and supportive. Similarly, the PTSA is active and creative. Academically, this school is an A-rated school in the district and has a lot to offer. They have the standard Cambridge program that nearly every school in the district now has. In my opinion, two academic programs really set this school apart, however. The little coders in the KnextGen Knights program not only love their classes but also rack up awards at every competition they go to. This academic year, the school has brought back the Dual Language Program, and it is most definitely not dual language in name only. It is rigorous. The best thing is that kids can be in either of these programs or in all of them. One is not a co-requisite to another. Finally, regarding the physical threats and bullying that some of the previous reviewers spoke about some years ago, those problems seemed to have been taken care of. We have not experienced anything of that sort this year. In addition, I have done my research and talked to parents who are a couple of years ahead of us before committing to this school, and they did not know of any violent behavior either. Overall, I recommend WCY without reservation!

Posted: September 20, 2025

Posted: May 29, 2025

You know a school is great when there are teachers there have become staples in the community. This year all the events the PTSA hosted for the kids were fantastic. It's nice when the school makes efforts to reward their students for doing the right thing and improving academically.

Posted: May 29, 2025

Posted: August 28, 2024

Overall, I can't say enough good things about Walter C Young. Both of my children attended school here and have made wonderful progress. The school is well kept and the staff is always pleasant. I've been in the front office many times, and the ladies there have been helpful and kind to everyone who walks in the door. My kid's teachers were easy to reach and seemed well educated. My daughter, who is in high school now, was in honors classes and was also part of a program called Falcon Flyers at Flanagan high school (next door), where she could take high school classes in the morning and was then bussed over to WCY to finish her middle school day. She was also part of the NJHS, which was a wonderful experience for her as well. My son is currently attending his last year at WCY and is happy with his teachers, electives and friends. I would recommend this school!

Posted: August 28, 2024

Posted: July 27, 2024

We have been absolutely thrilled with the Principal and rhe teachers our daughter has had this past year!

Posted: July 27, 2024

Posted: October 5, 2023

This is not a middle school campus, this is a street fight campus. And yes I am not exaggerating 2 - 3 times a week at least (big ones, Bc some light ones its every single day), they post the videos, its ridiculous. Bully is something else in a different level, its horrible. Parents please check your kids cellphone, you can realize a lot of the things going on
Weapons?, yes it also exist what they do about it?, HIDDEN the real situations.
They call parents when they switch kids from another classroom due to an air conditioned issue, but they keep silence when a student and a teacher are seriously threatened by an armed student.
Some of good teachers just moved out, I wonder why
I could go on and on do yourself a favor, dont enroll your child here, youll thank me later.

Posted: October 5, 2023

Posted: April 19, 2023

I went to this school for my 6th grade and moved near the end of the year. My personal experience for the short time I was at this school was great. I made lots of friends, felt supported academically, emotionally, and mentally, and had great opportunities for progressing in learning environments. The only complaint I have about this school is that it that I did not feel physically safe. There were fights at least three times a week, lots of kids got verbally and/or physically bullied, kids would bring weapons to school, and I even got picked on myself. The bullying here is excessive and almost always goes under the radar. This school is great with learning opportunities, but some of the kids here are what made me feel a little uneasy about being at this school.

Posted: April 19, 2023

Posted: July 20, 2022

#Best school Ever
#Amazing Teachers
#Great principle'
#Amezing School

Posted: July 20, 2022

Posted: June 25, 2022

The school doesn't care for the kids. Administrators / front office are rude. Kids get bullied all the time and nothing is done...all burocracy. No consequences.
Many fights and kids bringing weapons to school to defende themselves from bullies. Horrific!

Posted: June 25, 2022

Posted: May 31, 2022

MY DAUGTHER KEEPS ON GETTING BULLY AND THEY DONT DO NOTHING ABOUT IT..SHE DOES NOT WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL ANYMORE

Posted: May 31, 2022

Posted: August 27, 2021

My son really wanted to attend in-person for 7th grade this year, so I started researching all of the middle schools in Pembroke Pines. This one had the highest ratings overall in test scores and such. I was extremely nervous of my son attending any junior high because of fights/bullying, etc. We attended the back to school orientation and I was just beyond impressed with the principal, assistant principal, counselors, teachers and all of the staff. They place a high emphasis on excellence and it is evident. The first week of school my son has had nothing but excellent things to say of all the teachers and staff. He said the teachers listen to you and are interested in what you have to say. He speaks good things of the students on campus. I am so impressed with this school and so thankful for the amazing leadership at Walter C. Young. Everything I was so concerned and worried about of the whole middle school experience has diminished. Thank you, Walter C. Young, for making the start of a school year so warm and inviting for all.

Posted: August 27, 2021

Posted: January 4, 2021

No leadership fights will happen all over to the restrooms to the class room

Posted: October 27, 2019

Extremely disappointed. Teachers don't communicate. Good luck if you want to contact administration... you can send multiple emails and calls and never hear back. They do not treat the kids well. The kids are not a priority at the school at all. They care much more about how they look than about the kids actually doing well. They have a million policies, and they don't care if kids get hurt. Not a good or nurturing place. Would highly recommend finding a different school district.

Posted: October 27, 2019

Posted: August 10, 2019

I would rate my experience at this school Good!

Posted: August 10, 2019

Everyday at least 2 to 3 periods have homework we given out.

Posted: August 10, 2019

These teachers will do anything to help us from during class time having a one on one discussion to Before and After school meetings.

Posted: August 10, 2019

Posted: August 17, 2018

Administration is hypersensitive and treat parents and teachers like children especially Kincaid

Posted: August 17, 2018

Posted: July 9, 2017

We have moved quite a few times since my son started schooling, and he is always eager to start over in a new school. We are moving again and it's the first time my son asked us to keep him where he is, which we have every intention of doing because he is thriving academically and socially.

Posted: July 9, 2017

Posted: December 24, 2016

I went to Walter C Young a long time ago. Similar to a few of the comments by parents, I think the school does well at handling bullies (at least this was my experience). I had a few run ins with them when I was at the school, but the teachers were quick to respond and handle the situations. Not all schools or teachers are like that. Schools have their ups and downs throughout the years. Glad to see parents have similar feedback as me in the current time. Also, I had the time of my life there when I was in the Band program, and all of the teachers really cared and taught well at the time.

Posted: December 24, 2016

Based on my experience, it reacts swiftly to bullying, way back in the day. And based on other parents comments, it seems to as well to this day. Students must not be shy though, and report all instances to a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal (as well as parents).

Posted: December 24, 2016

This varies with period of time. At the time I attended, the administration was great and very competent.

Posted: December 24, 2016

Based on my experience a long time ago, they were good.

Posted: December 24, 2016

Posted: May 1, 2016

Great School teachers and leadership for their. Commitment. And preparation to our children who will move onto more responsibility in life

Posted: May 1, 2016

Posted: March 2, 2016

This year I have had two different science teachers. The first one became an eight grade teacher for the school. The second one quit after a week and a day.

Posted: March 2, 2016

Most times I have homework but I get done easy and right away, and my mom some times question me about it, and the other times its good because sometimes it's hard.

Posted: March 2, 2016

You can not be in relationship {not that's the problem}. But you definitely can not be gay/lesbian/bisexual or any of the lgbt community.

Posted: March 2, 2016

its filled with the smartest kids, disciplined great {if you can handle me you can handle anyone} every one is great and the staff except for the assistant principle Ms.Mansur. Everyone has a problem with her. She gives unneeded LBC and referals, and does some unneeded lectures also.

Posted: December 2, 2014

Many schools have drama I can tell you that but the teachers are so nice. The clubs are fun I'm only in sixth grade and already having the time of my life with all the challenges of switching from class to class . So ya the teachers are tough and nice they just want you to strive to do your best . In fifth grade I wasn't getting the best grades (pinnacle is just a bonus) my parents had taught me how to study and different stuff now my gap is 3.75 . No fifth grade is was in the 3.0 range that was a huge improvement . So ya if you are looking for a great school you just found the best place for your child, grand child, eat. Thanks for reading this review

Posted: February 2, 2014

Walter c young is an excellent school, from day 1 in 6th grade I was very behind in math(or to me I was) with a B minus all the time in regular classes.With a score of 3 on the Fcat math but by 7th grade I received a 4 in math and 5 IN READING!!!! I was so excited and now I'm in 8th grade taking a 9th grade math class, Yes we have uniforms but it's duable you can mix and match sweaters and shoes and any accessorize anything you want (in moderation) and your allowed to wear JEANS!!, No we don't have lockers but that's fine the music program is awesome you make lots of friends and get to go on plenty of field trips. Hmmm, what else Oh the school is dirty -ish( meaning floor has gum and bathrooms are pretty groce) but you will get used to it. Very beautiful scenery lots of trees and flowers and the lunch room just got redone. The teachers really care about you passing and making Honor roll the school is pretty big for a middle school and the layout is well thought out it is an open campus but has enough shelter to keep you dry on rainy days. The principle is INTERESTING . Just don't worry Walter has its flaws but all and all you will grow to love your school. GO KNIGHTS!!

Posted: January 11, 2014

This School is literally the BEST !! I had my daughter transfer from New Renaissance Middle in Miramar, there was so much bullies, she was physically harassed, and the teachers don't do anything about it. But at Walter C, the bully report is amazingly quick, my daughter reported somebody stole her purse, and they found it immediately ! Walter C Young is the best school there is ! New renaissance Middle in Miramar deserves a thumbs down.

Posted: January 8, 2014

This school is a gem, yes you have rude, ill-mannered children here, blame the parents of these kids not the school, they cannot police everything. I have so far have had a VERY positive experience ( compared to very negative experiences with local charter and pricey private schools), this school is run just like a private school down to the uniform policy and I find the academics to be very challenging for my above average child. The staff though, that is the real core of this school, they are courteous, attentive and fair, the committment to excellence is obvious. I feel extremely happy sending my daughter here and as a parent I feel respected and listened to, KUDOS to Mrs Clarke and Mrs Kinkaide part of a superb administrative team!!!

Posted: August 15, 2013

Amazing school. Has helped me learn alot. Band is amazing in this school. The director has many years of experience. Band was my favorite.

Posted: August 15, 2013

Great school I loved it. They teach you a lot of things you didn't know. I highly suggest going to this school.

Posted: August 15, 2013

My child did well academically at this school. The teachers are wonderful but very overworked with 30 plus in a class. Each child is a number and nothing more. The Principal made some great changes when he came, but you can not change the quality of the children assigned to this school, which is extremely POOR. The Administrators in 7th grade lack an understanding of how to deal with such children. I feared for my child's safety at this school from the other students which is why I reassigned them. A 7th grade Administrator failed to follow up on knowledge of something that drastically effected my child's safety. This 7th grade Administrator, failed my child and many other students. She did not do her job to protect my child. She then ignored my calls and emails with particular questions about the school. The Principal listened,but I did not get the impression he truly cared, just more feared the consequences of the Administrator's failure. I did not get the impression that they cared my child would be coming back-more the feeling that they did not want problems (questions from concerned parents). The children at this school are very rough.

Posted: August 14, 2013

This school is good. I don't want to say that it's the best thing ever because that would be a lie. But hey? No school is perfect! The teachers are AMAZING.I am going into eighth grade and I'm excited. There is alot of drama at this school but every school has drama. The new principal has made alot of changes but some of them are good. The dress code was changed but at least the people don't dress inappropriate. But it has gone a bit to far. On holidays you are forced to wear the dress code. What if we wore a red polo on Christmas? It's not inappropriate. All types of self expression is eliminated You can wear necklaces and bracelets or cool shoes but if the shoes are too much you cannot wear them. Also the lunch. That is ridiculous. Sit by class. I'm not in elementary school!!! But overall the principal has made some good changes and some that aren't needed. But he is a really nice guy. The band director is amazing. If you want to play music this is the perfect school for you. This director is one of the best in Florida. Don't even consider another school if your interested in band. Academically this school is great.This school has taught me so much. Overall this school is great.

Posted: June 2, 2013

Walter C. Young was an amazing experience for me. The teachers I have had care about the students and are willing to educate, the most important thing a teacher could do. For a student interested in extracurriculars, it's the only middle school in South Florida to have an orchestra (although I hear it's been reduced to a club), and the band is great. As for sports, while they are not spectacular, WCY is next to Flanagan HS, whose sports program is amazing, so it's relatively easy to get in touch with HS athletes. There's a tremendous diversity of clubs, as well, and WCY has a decent math team. Overall, I think the school set me up well for HS, and I am grateful to have been blessed with such an incredible MS experience. -Former Student

Posted: April 8, 2013

This school is the worst. From a student's point of view, the Administration doesn't care about the student's opinions. They recently put us to sit with our classes at lunch, which makes us look like a bunch of elementary students. If we don't have friends in that class, we are forced to sit with other students in silence while we eat our lunch. This also crumbles our group of friends seeing that we don't get to talk to them anywhere but lunch. Also, the school is kept dirty with no soap in the bathrooms and occasionally there will be toilet paper. The water fountains are also covered in gunk. I advise you to not send your child to this school. Ever since the new principal has come in, the school has gone down hill. Two years of being principal and all of the students are already against him. And, he doesn't take it well when students want to voice their opinions. He immediately gives a detention or even suspension if you petition against one of the rules at school. :(

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Weston	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Weston	FL	7.3 mi
2	Doral Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Doral	FL	14.1 mi
3	No neighborhood name	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Homestead	FL	39.8 mi

Base	Distance
Coast Guard Opa Locka	8.3 mi.
US Southern Command	14.4 mi.
Miami Coast Guard	20.1 mi.
Homestead Air Base	36.6 mi.

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