Broward School District

600 Se 3rd Ave Fl 10
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3125
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 277 public elementary schools serving 183,146 students in Broward School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Broward School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
333 Schools
3,511 Schools
# Students
254,989 Students
2,040,262 Students
# Teachers
12,550 Teachers
119,256 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

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.
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:

0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
486 Students
5,175 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,237 Students
56,168 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
96,805 Students
743,944 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
37%
# Black Students
97,260 Students
429,749 Students
% Black Students
38%
21%
# White Students
44,172 Students
713,392 Students
% White Students
17%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
404 Students
3,473 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6,625 Students
88,361 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
6,053
58,438
# Students in K Grade:
16,956
198,436
# Students in 1st Grade:
18,433
210,280
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18,162
206,953
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19,358
224,470
# Students in 4th Grade:
17,808
201,669
# Students in 5th Grade:
18,728
209,664
# Students in 6th Grade:
19,359
223,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
19,255
208,729
# Students in 8th Grade:
19,719
214,162
# Students in 9th Grade:
20,066
22,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
20,044
21,707
# Students in 11th Grade:
20,018
19,626
# Students in 12th Grade:
21,030
20,334
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,683 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,953. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,468 is higher than the state median of $11,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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
$11,683
$11,953
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
$12,468
$11,607
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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)

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
| 214 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: K-5
| 552 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
| 924 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
| 793 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
| 1,183 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 1,042 students
Rank: #88.
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: PK-5
| 1,071 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 1,266 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1111.
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19620 Pines Blvd
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 694 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 600 students
Rank: #1414.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Glades Cir
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Grades: K-8
| 1,053 students
Rank: #1515.
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
| 425 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 2,178 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19620 Pines Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 722 students
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Parkland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8401 Universtiy Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 718-3391
Grades: K-8
| 957 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 1,039 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 1,139 students
Rank: #2222.
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
| 518 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 1,154 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 1,390 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 657 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 353 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 305 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 481 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 1,335 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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
| 705 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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
| 735 students
Rank: #3232.
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10801 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Grades: K-5
| 1,898 students
Rank: #3333.
Harbordale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Se 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 323-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #3434.
Floranada Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5251 Ne 14th Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #3535.
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 333 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 254,989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • 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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