Summary:
This analysis examines 18 elementary schools in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving grades from Pre-K through 5th or 8th grade, which include a mix of traditional public schools, charter schools, and a lab school within the Broward and Fsu Lab School districts.
The top academic performer is Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School, which consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 5% of Florida elementary schools, with exceptionally high test scores. Somerset Academy is another standout, achieving a 5-star rating and top 10% state ranking while spending the least per student ($8,251) and having a high student-teacher ratio. Franklin Academy F has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the city at just 4.3%, far below the district average. Pines Lakes Elementary School showed the most improvement, jumping from a 1-star to a 3-star rating in two years. The Pembroke Pines Florida, part of the FSU Lab School district, is a unique high-performing school with a 5-star rating and 91st percentile ranking.
Key findings show that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as the highest-spending schools like Panther Run Elementary ($15,948) and Pasadena Lakes Elementary ($15,605) have only average or below-average rankings. Charter schools in the area vary widely in performance and demographics, from top performers to those with significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism remains a city-wide issue, with seven schools having rates above 25%, which likely impacts academic outcomes at schools like Palm Cove Elementary (34.4%) and Pasadena Lakes (33.5%).
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