Apollo Middle School

6800 Arthur Street

School District

Broward
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by student on February 14, 2024

Was not really that fun , didn’t wanna come must days
Submitted by student on May 05, 2023

Very good school. Very clean and the environment is very welcoming. The teachers make sure that they have enough time to teach the kids and they do a very food job. The students in the classrooms love to the learn and are very nice.
Submitted by student on January 26, 2023

The teachers are really nice and care about the kids
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2021

This school makes my children hate this school, it causes them a lot of stress and they get in trouble for no reason at all. And they get bullied all the time. They aren't at the school anymore but im still writing this because of how low budget of a school this is. I hope everyone reads this and realizes how bad of a school it is, and the students hit them as a "joke" and most kids have their mask below their nose. And my kids keep telling me there are cockroaches in the bathrooms and cafeteria. Which is a health violation. I hope you read this and change schools!
Submitted by other on December 28, 2019

Top notch. I had a wonderful time attending this school.
Submitted by other on October 02, 2018

Enrollment is up well above 1,400 students -- up by 200 over last year's enrollment. So they must be doing something right!
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2018

Our daughter has enjoyed her time at Apollo. She is challenged with the projects that she is working on. I believe they allow the kids too much time on their phones, but if that's my only complaint... I'm a happy mom.
Submitted by teacher on October 16, 2017

Great school, great students and great teachers.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2016

This is the best middle school in Broward County in my opinion! Mrs.Aycock is by far the best administrator I ever met. Mrs.Eggenberger is awesome too.Unfortunately for us she retired.They truly have great teachers like Ms.Davis.She is such a caring and wonderful educator! Dr.Hansen is a wonderful teacher.He was very patient and helpful with my son last year.He really cares and it shows!! Ms.Hollis in the office is always very nice and willing to help, so is Mrs.George.I've had 3 boys attend this school. One more year to go.I know I'm really going to miss them. It's been my pleasure to have 3 children graduate from such an awesome school..Apollo Rocks!!!!
Submitted by other on October 06, 2015

Best middle school i wonder if my 8th grade teachers from last year are still there i know one of them isn't but what about the other teachers! But most of all still the BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL !
Submitted by other on October 13, 2014

I am in the honors program with the highest 7th graders and all the teachers are exceptionally great. I have heard bad reviews of the teachers for the lower students at apollo. Like for example Ms. Gomez (6th science) and others. These types of teachers do not teach but just sit around expecting students to do things on their own. I've had Ms. Dworzan for my 2nd year now and she is great! Fight to get into her class. All i can say is the higher you are in the program the better teachers you will have. The environment is great but the cafeteria needs cleaning policies and more food restrictions as students have fallen ill to the food in the past years. Otherwise great school overall!
Submitted by other on September 11, 2014

I have been in Apollo since 6th grade (currently in eighth) and I rate it above average. There are good and bad teachers there, For example, The only teachers i had that i have or had problems with are the honors Algebra teacher, the Spanish teacher, and the gym teacher. Other than that, i dot n't know about any other teachers, Since im in gifted programs and STEM, but ive heard good and bad about the other teams teachers. I recommend this school if you can stand up for yourself against the bad kids and somewhat hard teachers if your not in Gifted
Submitted by other on September 05, 2013

As a student just entering middle I would have to say the school is great. Mr.Zimmermann-finance-he is very watchful to help students with money. Mrs.Gomez-science/aeronautics-she is very hands on with us. Mrs.Beeber-world hist-honest and won't stop until she has proved a point. Mrs.Hsu-math-tough yet helpful she puts everyone up for a challenge. Mrs.Brown-language-rigor but will help you to understand everything. This is my schedule. School is nice and on top of everything for all students and teachers. All teachers have discipline but will help to make sure everyone understands. A+ SCHOOL
Submitted by teacher on August 04, 2013

Apollo Middle School dedicated its new, Daniel Torres and Greg Ashley 'STEM' in the Gardens Learning Center- Powered by State Farm, on Wednesday, July 24th. When students return to Apollo on August 19th, they will be welcomed by a functioning garden including herbs, fruits and vegetables, a butterfly garden, life-sized chessboard, 20 new laptop computers and a technology cart, and a fully equipped botany lab. This Common Core learning environment was funded through a grant provided by State Farm, and will operate to serve students during and outside of school hours. Designed to support the school's STEM magnet curriculum, the Learning Center will revolutionize learning and introduce students to skill sets that will serve them in the future. Students will explore horticulture, botany and life sciences, critical thinking, mathematical concepts and complete laboratory experiments. School functions will also be facilitated throughout the year to ensure the entire Apollo community is able to appreciate and benefit from this fantastic new addition to Apollo. The sky is truly the limit, and the staff of Apollo Middle can't wait to use the Learning Center to help their students blast off!
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2013

We were excited to send our son to the STEM program due to their philosophy of hands-on science education. However, by her own admission, the sixth grade science teacher does not actually teach the students nor does she do labs with them. She gives the students packets to read and expects them to complete the packets on their own. I have never met a teacher who makes no attempt to teach before. She is the worst teacher I have ever met, and her attitude is viscous and malicious. It was obvious the other teachers in the room were embarrassed about her and for her. I would not recommended wasting your time to send your children to the STEM program.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2013

I cannot say enough about this school. My son is having the best academic year yet and for the first time, just achieved straight A's. The teachers are wonderful on his team, every single one of them. My son is in the ESE program for language and Ms. Crawford and Ms. McCauley are very focused on him, although there are so many children in the program. They go over and above what they are typically required to do. My son likes school and is challenged by the work but far from overwhelmed. Apollo is a perfect fit for our family and the aftercare program is also wonderful. He finishes all of his homework in school so there is time to enjoy life at home after school. Looking forward to another great year next year!
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2012

It is understood that teachers have the right to set a line of respect with the students, especially when children don't pay mind to their academics. However my son attends the school and becuse he is not such a nerd and might not love school as many others, the teachers tend to always hit him where it hurts, they don't encourage him to make it better, instead they put him down in front of others, they lack on staff to prevent the fights, then they want to suspend your kid...Where's the education? you can't just send a kid home for a period of time to do nothing..to my understanding school is to teach the kids and disipline, atleast that't how I was taught. Over all the school is average, they only look more towards the kids in the advance classes,as they are the ones to maintain the school with a good rating and they forget about the ones that require the help.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2012

Since there has not been a review on this school since 03/11, I would like to review this school. I am a parent of a student who just started 7th grade in the STEM program. It is only the beginning of the school year, and so far, I am very pleased with Apollo, the teachers, the administration and school environment. My son also loves the school and tells me each day how much he is enjoying his classes and teachers. He makes new friends daily and is happy to go to school each day and when he gets home. He came from a small montessori school where he attended 6th grade and had no problem transitioning to Apollo, even with the larger amount of students than the montessori school. Hesays the kids walk from class to class with each other so he never got lost in the halls or felt overwhelmed & was comfortable on the 1st day. All a parent wants for their child in a new school is for them to be happy, engaged and comfortable and my son is! I have made calls to the school to different administrators who have both called me back within a few hours. There is a wam feeling in the school and my family is very happy with Apollo and look forward to a fun and challenging school year.