Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bright Horizons ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bright Horizons ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bright Horizons's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bright Horizons ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bright Horizons is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3476 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
48%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Horizons's ranking?
Bright Horizons is ranked #3476 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bright Horizons often compared to?
Bright Horizonsis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bright Horizons?
The graduation rate of Bright Horizons is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bright Horizons?
148 students attend Bright Horizons.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bright Horizons students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Horizons?
Bright Horizons has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bright Horizons offer ?
Bright Horizons offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bright Horizons part of?
Bright Horizons is part of Broward School District.
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