Public School Review - Established 2003

Broward School District

600 Se 3rd Ave Fl 10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3125
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (754) 321-0000
www.browardschools.com

Top Rankings

Broward School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 328 public schools serving 251,665 students in Broward School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Broward School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
329 Schools
4,290 Schools
# Students
251,665 Students
2,874,702 Students
# Teachers
12,344 Teachers
155,474 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Broward School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#32 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Broward School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broward School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broward School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Broward School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Broward School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
478 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,240 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
96,671 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
37%
# Black Students
96,302 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
38%
21%
# White Students
42,030 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
17%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
380 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,564 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
6,583
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
16,658
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
17,490
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18,583
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18,555
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
18,698
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
17,797
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
18,257
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
19,253
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
19,280
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
19,218
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
20,060
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
19,768
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
21,465
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,837 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,633 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,979 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Broward School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3,179 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Broward School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,837
$11,949
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Broward School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,633
$11,603
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Broward School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Broward School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy Miramar South
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3788 Davie Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1175 Middle River Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2900 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,232 students
Rank: #77.
Pompano Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Ne 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #88.
Heron Heights Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11010 Nob Hill Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,059 students
Rank: #99.
Manatee Bay Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19200 Manatee Isles Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-6450
Grades: K-5
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1010.
Embassy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10905 Se Lake Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 1,227 students
Rank: #1111.
Gator Run Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1101 Glades Pkwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(754) 323-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 1,192 students
Rank: #1212.
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1313.
Indian Trace Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1414.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Nova Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #1515.
Broward Virtual Franchise
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 596 students
Rank: #1616.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3099 East Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Grades: K-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1818.
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1919.
Falcon Cove Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4251 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 2,199 students
Rank: #2020.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20801 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2121.
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5900 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #2222.
Somerset Parkland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 718-3391
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
Rank: #2323.
Park Trails Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10700 Trails End
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,025 students
Rank: #2424.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: K-5
| 1,137 students
Rank: #2525.
Somerset Academy Elementary (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #2626.
Riverglades Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7400 Parkside Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,065 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18800 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 703-2294
Grades: K-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sheridan Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #2929.
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11251 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6301 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #3232.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #3333.
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18500 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Grades: 6-8
| 1,336 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
777 N Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 322-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cooper City Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5080 Sw 92nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Broward School District?
Broward School District manages 328 public schools serving 251,665 students.
What is the rank of Broward School District?
Broward School District is ranked #32 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Broward School District?
38% of Broward School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Broward School District?
Broward School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Broward School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,633 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 329 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 251,665 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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