Glades Middle School in Miramar | Military Town Advisor

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	6/10	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: October 31, 2025

I pulled my kids from the charter school experience to place them in public school. I only chose Glades Middle due to it's Cambridge Program, tenure of the staff, and high test scores. I made the right decision. My child is over achieving way higher than she did in Charter School. The program is exactly what she needed to challenge her. The teachers there care about the students and surprisingly, it's almost like a family enviornment which shocks me for a public school. Many parents have picked school choice to send their child here and me sending my kids here was a wonderful choice. I highly recommend it.

Posted: January 30, 2025

I have had 2 kids attend Glades Middle. While I was hesitant at first to send them there because of the past reputation, I'm glad I did. When making a decision about your child's education, make the effort to contact the schools you are interested in. Learn about their innovative programs and make the time to take a tour of the school. Go with your gut and make the best choice for your child. Am I going to tell you that Glades is the best school for your child? No. I am going to say that Glades was the best school for my kids. I'm so glad I did school choice and had the privilege to send my kids to Glades Middle. Glades Middle fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where the students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. They have dedicated teachers that have always encouraged my kids to reach their full potential. This is my last year with a student at Glades Middle. The best advice I can give is to get involved. Volunteer. Join the PTSA. Attend the SAC meetings that are held once a month. Know what is happening in your school and community to elevate your experience. You won't regret it.

Posted: August 5, 2022

During 2021-2022 our experience at Gladles Middle School was really good. The Cougar Path Cambridge program was comfortable, Gem Math program too. The teachers are great ,knowledge, Very easy to get in contact. Extra Help always available.We are very grateful to be part of Glades family Looking forward another great year. lets make 2022-2023 amazing year. May God Continue to bless all of us with a Successful year.

Posted: June 10, 2022

I am giving this school two stars only because 2 of the 7 teachers my son had were amazing. I had pretty low expectations for middle school and this school did not even meet those. One of his core teachers was out on a regular basis with no substitute or make up work provided. He failed most of the quizzes and tests in this class but still earned a B for the class which is a mystery to me. He had another one of his teacher leave mid-year with no notice from the school to the parents - instead the kids were sent to different rooms and babysat by teachers with free periods for THREE weeks before they notified parents of the changes. It took him three weeks and multiple emails from me to receive a pass to see a guidance counselor and when he did finally get the opportunity was rushed through his meeting. Bullying runs rampant at this school; my child was bullied most of the first half of the year. Emails I sent to administrators about safety concerns were left unaddressed. I am not a squeaky wheel and I don't have unrealistic expectations of teachers and a school but overall, I was so disappointed in my son's experience at this school. I am so grateful we are moving this next year and if we weren't, I would do anything in my power so my son would not need to attend again.

Posted: June 7, 2022

Very disappointed with this school.
Many teachers who do not attend school. The teachers of the elective subjects are very bad. Many go to school and do not even teach classes.

Good teachers are counted.

Many things are not handled as they should. Apparently it was very good school in previous years, I don't know what has happened.

Posted: February 10, 2022

This is a horrible school and I'm so glad my parents took me out. The students here are horrible all they care about is popularity and relations ships and not about learing at all, and this school is so unorginized from the staff to the school it self. A t this school I never really learned anything because they barely tought and I didn't relize it until i came to my new school and I'm so glad I did because with school I'm at now I have so many more opertunities to succeed than i did here.

Posted: January 23, 2022

My children hate this school. They say it's loud and rowdy. It is hard to focus in class because the students are not listening and disrespectful. The teachers mostly hand out assigments with little actual teaching. There are fights. Nothing is done about bullying. Administration and counselors do not reply back. I am afraid my kids are going to fall behind academically. They don't feel safe or supported in school. We will be moving at the end of this school year.

Posted: December 9, 2021

My experience with this school has been great. It is a great learning environment that focuses on students. The band director is awesome, I agree with another person who stated the same. For instance, in a recent concert, you can see the respect that the students and director have. Even in the concert, he connected the importance of music to other academic areas for students' development. To see how these students were able to be on point after a year and half of virtual learning, is amazing. Great job!

Posted: June 24, 2021

Great School, clean, new, safe.
Teachers are always there to help the students, and answer every email.
Staff are very nice, and do their best to solve any problem.

Posted: January 12, 2019

I absolutely love this school and the band director is awesome. One of the best middle schools in Broward in my opinion

Posted: September 3, 2018

One of the greatest middle schools out there to be honest.

Posted: April 16, 2018

As with every school some are better than others. Some are excellent and truly capture the attention of the children. Our son is in 7th grade and loves all his teachers. Even last year when he didn't like one teacher at the start of the year, she won him over and by the end of the year he realized her push was helping him exceed.

Posted: April 16, 2018

All the children are expected to do better and be better.

Posted: April 16, 2018

Mr. Santana and his team are one of the major reasons I came to Glades. The teachers deserve all the credit, but Mr. Santana has inculcated a culture of pushing the children to be their best. His mantra of Pride, Passion and Purpose can be seen and heard everywhere. It's more than a slogan, it's a battle cry and one that the children and us as parents all know.

Posted: April 16, 2018

I don't have a child with special needs, but I see many throughout the school. They arrive in wheelchairs, walkers, some have physical limitations others have challenges to learn or be in a school setting. I can safely say these children are treated well and my son is always commenting on how the school tries to include them in all they do.

Posted: April 16, 2018

Again, we've been lucky to not have to deal with this but from what I've heard from other parents the administration and teachers are VERY on top of this. It's not permitted and I know children have been kicked out of the school because of it.

Posted: April 16, 2018

Middle school is a rough time in anyone's life. Coming from the nurturing environment of elementary school to six classes with teachers, students, schedules, activities, etc. is daunting even for the most well adjusted child. Glades Middle has made this difficult transition a very smooth one for my son. You hear horror stories in middle school, don't let those stories sway you from coming to Glades. Meet Mr. Santana, speak to the teachers, meet some of the students. Many are very bright and the curriculm is always expanding with programs like Robotics, Coding, Debate, TV Production, Art, Band, and many more. They offer more than most middle schools and defintely more than any charter school. I was a parent who was scared into a charter school thinking it was "better". I soon realized it wasn't. I have my second son coming to Glades next year and I wouldn't send him anywhere else.

Posted: April 16, 2018

Homework is not piled on and teachers know not to assign homework every evening, they rotate so students aren't burden with a heavy load. Don't get me wrong, there is homework but it's not excessive.

Posted: August 17, 2017

My son attended his first middle school year at this school and only encountered one incident with a classmate, and this was well and immediately approached by teachers, counselors and Principal within minutes after I sent the mail on my concern. This was on a Friday after 6pm!

My son has never felt unsafe there and now my daughter is starting her first year of middle school as well.

I feel great with the environment there, the constant communications between teachers with parents and the way kids receive support and guidance from their teachers!

Awesome leader!

Posted: August 17, 2017

Posted: October 18, 2016

Glades Middle School has wonderful electives and academics! Outstanding Students, faculty and Administrators! It is a school that values kids!

Posted: August 1, 2014

I'm going to be an eighth grader soon actually. I've been in this school since 6th grade and it's nothing out of the ordinary. As a Cougar Path student in the gifted team, I definitely do enjoy my classes. Parents, please do not complain to teachers and staff about the enormous amount of 'homework'. Please talk to your children before making any assumptions about the seemingly outrageous amount of work our teachers assign us to do DURING CLASS. Also as a peer counselor, I get out of sixth period often to visit other classrooms to help out only to be greeted by that typical group of skippers. Make sure your kids hang out with the right people, especially at our age... We're somewhat rebellious and stupid? Fights do happen and if your kid is smart, they should steer away from them. All in all, this school is decent. Just make sure your kid doesn't hang out with the wrong people or they will most likely become like their group of friends.

Posted: May 12, 2014

My son is graduating from the cougar path program. He has had a great three years. The teachers are awesome,amazing, and take time to answer all questions. He has never been bullied, and has lots of friends. The band program is amazing. I am so sad to see his middle school years come to a close.

Posted: April 16, 2014

Full of Bullies. My child was threatened and later beaten by bullies. Then my son was thrown off of a set of bleachers and he fractured his ankle. The admin did nothing. I have gone in to many sessions where I was to meet with a specific teacher and was cornered by all of his teachers; instead of telling me what my son who is an ese student, would be receiving as far as help and accomodations is concerned; they wanted to tell me that he asks for bathroom priveledges too often and they are not happy about that. I feel the whole attitude of this school stinks. I love the SRO officer and a couple of the people at the front desk- the band director is awesome as well- no comments on the rest. I will move him as soon as I can find a spot. I am very disappointed and am just sick to drop him off at this place knowing at any time he will be jumped or bullied, and nobody will help him. Would not recommend this school to anyone.

Posted: April 4, 2014

We were brand new to the area and my son had a tough time adjusting to 6th grade. However, the teachers and staff went out of there way to make adjustments to his morning routine so that he felt comfortable. I receive emails and phone calls in response to my questions in a timely manner (within 24 hrs). Most teachers have websites so parents can stay on top of what is happening in class. Pick up and drop off is organized. Safety is a primary concern and I see that with teacher, staff and student attitudes. I am proud to send my child to Glades.

Posted: July 31, 2013

My school is a great school. My son is going into the 7th grade, had an awesome 6th grade year, made honor roll the whole year round... had great communication with all his teachers.

Posted: October 7, 2012

Great School, Great Teachers and Staff, Great Administration and Great Students! What more can be said? As the parent of a 7th grader in her 2nd year at Glades Middle I can honestly say that any concerns I might have had about those "middle school years" have been erased. As an involved parent I have had the privilege of being able to observe the staff and students day to day and can say it is a great school to be a part of. Parents are involved, PTSA is very active and the staff and student body are always busy planning activities, community service and charitable events to enhance the academics and give back to our community. "A" school since it opened it's doors!!! Parents that are considering a charter school instead of Glades MIddle are doing their children a disservice. Don't believe the talk by the water cooler! This is a stellar school, and as such an innovator in curriculum for the Broward County District with the Cougar Path (S.T.E.M.) program. Their latest efforts are in meeting with their feeder elementary and high schools' teachers to ensure smooth transitions both to and from Glades Middle School...ingenious!

Posted: September 27, 2012

My straight A High Achievement 7th grader was removed ( by no fault of his own) from a high achievement science class into another science class that was a full chapter behind. I came to the school for clarification on the matter multiple times & asked for a meeting to be scheduled No one willing to help us. - Multiple messages left with the 7th grade counselor & 7th grade Center. No one from the staff was professional enough to answer just a few questions about our concerns. I understand the new class size rule but this could have been taken care of in a more professional mannor. I cannot recommend this middle school.

Posted: August 13, 2012

As a parent of 2 students who attended Glades from 2007 until 2010, I would like to agree with the last comment from a student which starts "I am going to be an eight grade at Glades". There are several reasons why I find Glades an excellent school. 1-The teachers are involved with the parent; I kept in touch with my son's teachers through email the 3 years he was there and not once did I encounter one that was non-cooperative. 2- The principal is well involved in everyday going ons... she knows the kids by their first names, she checks on them, she is out there every morning and every afternoon, helping with the traffic and overseeing the safety of the students. 3-The kids themselves are great. it doesn't matter what school you send your child to, if your child has bad studying habits, it is your responsibility as a parent to guide them and reinforce good habits so that they can succeed, there is no school that will turn a good student to bad or vice versa, the parents need to supervise and stop seeing school as the baby sitter they can afford. As for the curriculum, the clubs, the quality of school they are getting there is just as good as any private school if not better.

Posted: August 12, 2012

I am going to be an eighth grader at Glades this year, and I love it! I am slightly annoyed that the April 19th comment could even say anything about the school, having never attended before. However, my time at Glades has been well spent and I refuse to change schools. In fact, my mom even thought about sending me to Franklin instead, but I told her to not even think about it! Also, regarding the "choking game" matter, it has already been addressed. First of all, your child would only be subject to the game if THEY chose to participate in its activities. After all, most cases of the game are of the individual choking themselves, not innocent others. Glades has wonderful teachers and staff, and now it has a new program called Cougar Path (initiated last year), which is similar to a S.T.E.M. Program (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) which I am also part of.The past year included curriculum conducted in the brand new robotics lab, which was a lot of fun. This year I will be attempting to apply for American Heritage, an excellent school in the area, and I feel Glades has prepared me entirely for my high school experience.

Posted: February 10, 2012

I'm currently going to this school. I am in 7th grade. For the new comers of this school, all i have to say is, the school itself is a good school, but just watch out for the effect of the students. You will change, either for the better or for the worse, I don't think I've changed. Even if I did, I think I changed for the better, I became nicer than i usually am, I work harder in school, other than that I never changed. I had a friend I've known since we were 3 years old and ever since 6th grade we rarely talk. If you are coming to Glades, let it change you for the better.. Also, if you want to have the proper friends, look closely. Don't go for the ones who are good looking, just because they are doesn't mean they are nice. Get to know them before actually becoming their friend. Like, ask people for information about them, don't make it sound stalker-ish though. Best of luck to you. The teachers there, I guess some are nice, but others are not, they have their own teaching strategies that actually work. I always did good in school right from the start in elementary school, and once i came to Glades, i started getting straight A's. I hope you enjoy your year in Glades!!

Posted: November 26, 2011

I'm a student in glades middle school 7th grade and it is an awesome school the teachers are awesome some may not be the most how should i put this "enjoyable" but they are alright. If you have read the comment about the choking game dont worry that has been taking care of. In glades you really have to worry about your grades more for the newcomers reading this it is way different than elementary the work and tests but dont worry about your 5th grade teachers being all "in middle school they wont be all nice like we are" you dont have to worry about that till 7th grade like i am in but you still gotta take it seriously it is still pretty hard. One more word of advise is i know some of you arent gonna take me seriously but i personaly dont like the use of curse words so if you do try not to its not a big deal but its just my opinion. GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: April 18, 2011

I am in elementary school in 5th grade and glades is not the place for me. There are too many fights and when i heard about the choking game and i was shocked. I wouldn't recomend it

Posted: January 23, 2011

The school staff are very careful in their help for parents, everybody makes an effort to follow protocols.

Posted: June 1, 2010

I have two kids in Glades this year. If you wonder about the school drive them to school and then watch. Please do not let the students who have left posts here sway you into thinking this school is wonderful. If you have a good kid and ou send them there be ready to hear the horror stories. the constant fights, the rowdy disrespectful kids, the constant class disruptions by kids who are only there because the law says they have to. My kid got hurt last week and since it was deemed as an accident no more was done about it. She was knocked down and trampled by 3 kids in her class as they were rushing to get back to their seat to avoid security being called. Admin consequenced the kid who started it all but not the teacher who was supposed to be supervising him while in

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