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Mary M Bethune Elementary School

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Mary M Bethune Elementary School ranks 1327 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1327^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Mary M Bethune Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Hollywood, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 442. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 25th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, Mary M Bethune Elementary faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 39.7% over the past few years, which is much higher than the Broward County average of around 31.4%. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, only 44-51% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 56-62% for Broward County and 55-63% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science, Beachside Montessori Village, and Ben Gamla Charter School, Mary M Bethune Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing in terms of test scores and state rankings. Additionally, the school serves a highly economically disadvantaged student population, with 78.05% to 90.31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years, which may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students.

319

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,175

Per pupil spending ?

71.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2400 Meade St
Hollywood, FL 33020

(754) 323-4900

District: Broward

Students who attend Mary M Bethune Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Attucks Middle School
High:	Hollywood Hills High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.3%

Hispanic:

21.9%

White:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2014 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2014

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 58% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg63%

Florida avg58%

1,327^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 35 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

128^th of 189Elementary Schools in the Broward

25^th of 67Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	41.0	1327 of 2258	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.7	1775 of 2256	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	1748 of 2240	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.6	1708 of 2219	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.8	2079 of 2247	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.9	1786 of 2182	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.7	1930 of 2118	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	20.0	1781 of 2112	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	10.8	1947 of 2087	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	29.1	1529 of 2064	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.4	1741 of 2029	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.7	1602 of 1984	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	26.0	1562 of 1985	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.7	1555 of 1919	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	17.7	1612 of 1847	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	13.7	1631 of 1789	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	21.1	1485 of 1786	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	30.2	1214 of 1688	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math59%~ state avg

English Language Arts48%-9 vs state

Science44%-11 vs state

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by a citizen
Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Based on the comments of various staff members, there is a morale problem. If the Administrators were more supportive of the mission to provide a quality education for the children, the math and reading scores might improve. Some of the teachers received helpful suggestions from District Personnel, but were not allowed to implement the suggested changes. I noted that some veteran teachers simply left the school and took their expertise elsewhere. Perhaps some exit interviews would help identify why some experienced and knowledgeable teachers chose not to work at Bethune Elementary. No one wants to work in a hostile work environment. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary M Bethune Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2400 Meade St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-4900	319	27	11.8	71.2%	14 (4.4%)	221 (69.3%)	70 (21.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	41	1327^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.2%		24.7	1775^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.3%	448	46.0	46.0	51.0				72.0	54.0	52.0				44.0					$18,175	$1,864	$16,311
Dania Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 SE 2nd Ave	Dania Beach	33004	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5350	464	30	15.4	55.4%	103 (22.2%)	150 (32.3%)	181 (39.0%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	38	1419^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.2%		38.4	1380^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.8%	39	45.0	58.0	49.0				60.0	56.0	41.0				47.0					$16,538	$2,235	$14,303
Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 NW 2nd St	Dania Beach	33004	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-5150	252	14	18.0	69.8%	25 (9.9%)	148 (58.7%)	67 (26.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	30.5	1626^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.0%		25.7	1747^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.6%	121	50.0	28.0	49.0				54.0	43.0	44.0				56.0					$17,710	$1,812	$15,898
Avant Garde Academy K-5 Broward	Public, Charter	K-5	2025 McKinley St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 816-6153	959	0	19.4	48.9%	328 (34.2%)	138 (14.4%)	461 (48.1%)	19 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.3%)	40.9	1333^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	41.0%		45.5	1206^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.5%	127	45.0	38.0	54.0				68.0	50.0	57.0				50.0					$9,402	$1,241	$8,160
Avant Garde Academy Foundation K8	Public, Charter	K-8	2025 McKinley St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(754) 816-6153	90	0		35.6%	44 (48.9%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (50.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$9,418	$199	$9,219
Oakridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6700	411	29	14.1	59.6%	26 (6.3%)	145 (35.3%)	223 (54.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	19	1941^st of 2258 public elementary schools	14.0%		13	2086^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%	145	39.0	36.0	27.0				55.0	37.0	36.0				44.0					$18,657	$3,401	$15,256
Beachside Montessori Village	Public, Magnet	K-8	2230 Lincoln St	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-8050	718	42	17.2	21.7%	330 (46.0%)	45 (6.3%)	290 (40.4%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)	94.6	49^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.8%		95.4	42^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	98.1%	7	91.0	89.0	84.0	95.0	96.0	95.0	91.0	85.0	83.0	97.0	89.0	87.0	79.0	95.0	95.0	99.0	99.0	$12,049	$551	$11,498
Hollywood Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 Taft St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6200	640	36	18.0	31.6%	188 (29.4%)	85 (13.3%)	323 (50.5%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.8%)	74.2	528^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.6%		70.7	624^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.3%	96	63.0	72.0	68.0				71.0	75.0	69.0				60.0					$12,769	$1,422	$11,347
Sunshine Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	502 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-0155	222	13	17.0	3.2%	12 (5.4%)	73 (32.9%)	136 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16.5	1999^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.5%		18.4	1948^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%	51	39.0	46.0	46.0				33.0	38.0	39.0				14.0					$9,560	$929	$8,630
Ben Gamla Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2620 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 342-4064	360	27	13.3	34.2%	204 (56.7%)	2 (0.6%)	152 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	86.8	248^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.0%		91.7	122^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	94.6%	126	63.0	74.0	85.0				81.0	77.0	88.0				74.0					$8,364	$64	$8,300

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary M Bethune Elementary School

How many students attend Mary M Bethune Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 319 students attended Mary M Bethune Elementary School.

What district is Mary M Bethune Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Mary M Bethune Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mary M Bethune Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Attucks Middle School
High : Hollywood Hills High School

What is the racial makeup of Mary M Bethune Elementary School?

Students at Mary M Bethune Elementary School are 69% African American, 22% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

Is Mary M Bethune Elementary School a good school?

Mary M Bethune Elementary School ranks 1327^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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