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McNab Elementary School

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McNab Elementary School ranks 533 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

533^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

McNab Elementary School in Pompano Beach, FL, is a public school serving 538 students in grades PK through 5, and it stands out as a top performer within the Broward district, ranking in the top quarter of all elementary schools in Florida. This school is a true bright spot in the area, consistently outperforming many nearby schools in both math and English Language Arts (ELA). For example, McNab's 4th-grade math proficiency rate is an impressive 89%, which is 17 points higher than the district average and far exceeds the rates at nearby schools like Robert C. Markham Elementary and Cypress Elementary School. The school also shows strong and consistent ELA performance across all grade levels, with proficiency rates that are well above the state average.

What makes McNab particularly interesting is its efficiency. The school spends less per student than many of its lower-performing peers, such as Sanders Park Elementary School and Cresthaven Elementary School, yet it achieves superior academic results. This suggests that the school's leadership and strategies are highly effective at allocating resources to drive student success. Additionally, McNab has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (30.2%) compared to the district average and many surrounding schools, indicating a more engaged student body and a positive school climate that supports learning.

While McNab excels in the early and middle elementary grades, there is one area for attention: a noticeable drop in 5th-grade math proficiency. For instance, after achieving 89% proficiency in 4th grade, the rate falls to 62% in 5th grade, which is below the district average. This pattern suggests a potential challenge in transitioning to more complex math concepts, but it does not overshadow the school's overall strong performance. For parents seeking a high-achieving, well-managed school in the Pompano Beach area, McNab Elementary is a standout choice that delivers excellent results with efficient use of resources.

538

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,406

Per pupil spending ?

39.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1350 SE 9th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

(754) 322-7050

District: Broward

Students who attend McNab Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Pompano Beach Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.1%

Hispanic:

32.5%

African American:

19.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 67th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

533^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

57^th of 184Elementary Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward 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
2026	73.8	533 of 2240	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	70.8	615 of 2258	72.8%	★★★★☆
2024	58.8	887 of 2256	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	703 of 2240	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.2	600 of 2219	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	60.3	852 of 2247	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.5	725 of 2182	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.8	741 of 2118	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.1	699 of 2112	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.8	684 of 2087	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.4	897 of 2064	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.5	783 of 2029	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.1	579 of 1984	70.8%	★★★★☆
2011	67.6	662 of 1985	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.9	548 of 1919	71.4%	★★★★☆
2009	73.5	451 of 1847	75.6%	★★★★☆
2008	74.0	433 of 1789	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	70.6	525 of 1786	70.6%	★★★★☆
2006	77.8	345 of 1688	79.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math78%+14 vs state

English Language Arts70%+10 vs state

Science60%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Bullying not taken seriously, swept under the rug and not reporting incidents to make their school look better. There is no school spirit, the administration is judgy, unwelcoming, racist and fake. They give priority and group together all the white skinny students whose parents are part of their PTA (which doesn't even have any pta events for the kids) there is no donuts with dads, muffins with moms, holiday gift shops or fundraisers. Nothing but a book fair. The School is not what it seems to be because the school fails to report incidents and what really happens on campus. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

No privacy whatsoever! The lazy teachers have parents that volunteer at the school as well as other students stuff the "Red" folders which contain personal information as well as your child's grades. This is a weekly occurrence. Other parents will know your personal business and let me tell you, they gossip!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 25, 2016

The current administration have driven the morale, parent participation, and test scores way down over the past 3 years. Parents are extremely concerned about not knowing how much money is collected through fundraisers and not knowing where it went. Lack of control has damaged the trust of the vast majority of parents and the community. With two children attending this school over the past few years, it's heartbreaking to witness this deterioration!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Statewide Science Science 8th 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
McNab Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 SE 9th Ave	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7050	538	31	17.6	39.8%	221 (41.1%)	104 (19.3%)	175 (32.5%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	73.8	533^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	76.2%		70.8	615^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.8%	82	68.0	73.0	68.0				78.0	89.0	62.0				60.0						$12,406	$1,300	$11,106
College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park	Public, Charter	K-7	6278 N Federal Hwy	Fort Lauderdale	33308	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 357-4783	409	25	16.3	44.0%	293 (71.6%)	6 (1.5%)	63 (15.4%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.3%)	58.7	911^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.3%		66.7	719^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.2%	192	68.0	62.0	61.0	63.0	63.0	61.0	86.0	60.0	58.0	69.0	66.0		58.0	29.0	75.0	87.0	81.0	86.0	$10,835	$170	$10,666
Renaissance Charter School At Tradition	Public, Charter	K-8	6245 N Federal Hwy	Fort Lauderdale	33308	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 236-2180	1,144	65	17.6	40.2%	366 (32.0%)	241 (21.1%)	462 (40.4%)	26 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	44 (3.8%)	31.6	1633^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	27.1%		34.6	1510^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.1%	123	61.0	57.0	51.0	53.0	47.0	49.0	62.0	42.0	20.0	37.0	40.0	12.0	54.0	41.0	68.0	82.0	96.0	68.0	$7,421	$68	$7,354
Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	851 SW 3rd Ave	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6050	733	44	16.7	61.0%	37 (5.0%)	328 (44.7%)	337 (46.0%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.7%)	44.7	1279^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%		35.5	1484^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.3%	205	39.0	48.0	71.0				62.0	57.0	66.0				70.0						$14,721	$2,485	$12,236
Pompano Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 NE 13th Ave	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8050	462	27	17.1	62.1%	31 (6.7%)	277 (60.0%)	136 (29.4%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	48.7	1172^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.7%		38.3	1409^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.6%	237	46.0	51.0	51.0				64.0	78.0	74.0				57.0						$14,601	$1,823	$12,777
Innovation Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	600 SW 3rd St	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 715-1777	406	27	15.0	51.2%	14 (3.4%)	95 (23.4%)	296 (72.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43.9	1297^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.1%		25.1	1781^st of 2258 public elementary schools	21.1%	484	47.0	47.0	68.0				76.0	55.0	56.0				53.0						$12,506	$1,968	$10,537
Floranada Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5251 NE 14th Way	Fort Lauderdale	33334	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6350	719	41	17.5	29.6%	318 (44.2%)	69 (9.6%)	250 (34.8%)	29 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (7.1%)	82.7	316^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.9%		82.6	351^st of 2258 public elementary schools	84.5%	35	72.0	79.0	74.0				78.0	85.0	82.0				71.0						$12,938	$1,908	$11,031
North Andrews Gardens Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	345 NE 56th St	Oakland Park	33334	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-7300	742	41	18.0	55.7%	90 (12.1%)	177 (23.9%)	432 (58.2%)	15 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (3.4%)	63.3	800^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.3%		42.4	1292^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	42.8%	492	66.0	57.0	68.0				69.0	59.0	73.0				71.0						$12,866	$1,786	$11,080
Sanders Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 NW 16th St	Pompano Beach	33060	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-8400	413	26	15.8	68.5%	3 (0.7%)	342 (82.8%)	64 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	64	782^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.1%		48.4	1148^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.2%	366	63.0	75.0	65.0				71.0	78.0	58.0				61.0						$16,439	$1,898	$14,541
Robert C. Markham Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 NW 15th Ave	Pompano Beach	33069	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6950	523	29	18.0	61.8%	2 (0.4%)	265 (50.7%)	254 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19.2	1952^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.9%		18.5	1961^st of 2258 public elementary schools	13.2%	9	44.0	34.0	32.0				66.0	45.0	32.0				50.0						$13,119	$1,461	$11,658

Frequently Asked Questions about McNab Elementary School

What schools do graduates of McNab Elementary School attend?

Students who attend McNab Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pompano Beach Middle School

What is the racial makeup of McNab Elementary School?

Students at McNab Elementary School are 41% White, 33% Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is McNab Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend McNab Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 538 students attended McNab Elementary School.

Is McNab Elementary School a good school?

McNab Elementary School ranks 533^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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