Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center's student population of 197 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center 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 Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is 0.67, 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
#3590 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
45%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center's ranking?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is ranked #3590 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center often compared to?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like The Quest Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
The graduation rate of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
197 students attend Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center offer ?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center part of?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
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