Mirror Lake Elementary School

1200 Nw 72nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mirror Lake Elementary School 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mirror Lake Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mirror Lake Elementary School 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 Mirror Lake Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2044 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mirror Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mirror Lake Elementary School 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.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mirror Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mirror Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mirror Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mirror Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mirror Lake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Mirror Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mirror Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mirror Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Mirror Lake Elementary School is ranked #2044 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mirror Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Mirror Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen Foster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mirror Lake Elementary School?
610 students attend Mirror Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mirror Lake Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mirror Lake Elementary School?
Mirror Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mirror Lake Elementary School offer ?
Mirror Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mirror Lake Elementary School part of?
Mirror Lake Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day of Winter
December 21, 2024 (Saturday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
January 03, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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