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Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

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Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ranks 1100 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Pasadena Lakes Elementary School in Pembroke Pines, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 478 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Broward County Public School District.

This school has a clear standout strength: science. In recent years, 5th-grade science proficiency has consistently outperformed district and state averages, with 60% of students proficient in the most recent school year. This is a remarkable achievement, especially when compared to nearby schools. However, the school faces significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with a rate of 33.5% in the 2023-2024 school year—nearly double that of the high-performing Embassy Creek Elementary School (17.3%). This high absenteeism likely impacts academic performance in other subjects. For example, 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency was only 47%, well below the district average of 64%. The school also spends more per student ($15,605) than many nearby peers, such as Charter School Of Excellence At Davie ($10,116), but this investment has not yet translated into top-tier, consistent results across all subjects.

Despite these hurdles, the school's success in science is a powerful foundation to build upon. The percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch has dropped significantly from 72.38% to 51.88% over the past two years, indicating a positive shift in the student population's economic profile. However, the school's state ranking has not improved at the same pace, suggesting that academic growth needs to accelerate. For parents, Pasadena Lakes offers a unique environment where science education is a clear priority, but it is a school that is actively working to overcome attendance and early literacy challenges to provide a well-rounded education for all students.

478

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,605

Per pupil spending ?

51.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8801 Pasadena Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

(754) 323-6900

District: Broward

Students who attend Pasadena Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Pines Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.7%

African American:

28.0%

White:

10.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (51st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

1,100^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	1100 of 2240	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.9	1335 of 2258	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	1275 of 2256	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.8	998 of 2240	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	932 of 2219	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.2	1485 of 2247	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.7	997 of 2182	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.4	1123 of 2118	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.6	1293 of 2112	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.8	1381 of 2087	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.0	1184 of 2064	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.2	937 of 2029	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.9	1020 of 1984	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.6	986 of 1985	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.0	864 of 1919	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.4	913 of 1847	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.3	919 of 1789	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.7	954 of 1786	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	63.5	629 of 1688	62.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math66%~ state avg

Science60%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

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by a teacher
Friday, September 16, 2016

This is a really good school. The teachers and principals really have a heart for the children and families. My son who is in the 4th grade is so excited every moorning to go to school. I am glad I live in the neighborhood. 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
Pasadena Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8801 Pasadena Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6900	478	29	16.4	51.9%	52 (10.9%)	134 (28.0%)	252 (52.7%)	21 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	51.5	1100^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.9%		40.9	1335^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.9%	235	47.0	66.0	57.0				57.0	70.0	71.0				60.0						$15,605	$2,161	$13,446
Charter School Of Excellence At Davie	Public, Charter	K-5	2801 N University Dr	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 433-8838	223	12	18.5	51.1%	9 (4.0%)	72 (32.3%)	133 (59.6%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	67.6	692^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	69.1%		62.3	821^st of 2258 public elementary schools	63.6%	129	73.0	60.0	73.0				86.0	62.0	64.0				66.0						$10,116	$1,950	$8,166
Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City	Public, Charter	K-8	2800 North Palm Ave	Cooper City	33026	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 668-2500	1,213	62	19.4	58.4%	153 (12.6%)	233 (19.2%)	719 (59.3%)	74 (6.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	29 (2.4%)	81.5	348^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.5%		79.6	413^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.7%	65	76.0	67.0	80.0	89.0	81.0	80.0	85.0	81.0	69.0	77.0	91.0	85.0	72.0	63.0	92.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$9,023	$333	$8,689
Championship Academy Of Distinction At Davie	Public, Charter	K-8	3367 N University Dr	Davie	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 362-3415	426	0	18.4	5.2%	28 (6.6%)	68 (16.0%)	309 (72.5%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	38.8	1436^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.9%		41.8	1300^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.4%	136	52.0	51.0	36.0	66.0	64.0	58.0	48.0	77.0	56.0	62.0	82.0	26.0	32.0	6.0	81.0		82.0	75.0	$8,415	$178	$8,237
Atlantic Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-3	9893 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(754) 263-2700	75	3	25.0	34.7%	6 (8.0%)	15 (20.0%)	53 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	80.0						80.0												$13,923	$00	$13,923
Pines Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10300 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7100	414	27	15.3	49.8%	40 (9.7%)	154 (37.2%)	196 (47.3%)	14 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	58.8	907^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.5%		36.3	1469^th of 2258 public elementary schools	34.9%	562	55.0	72.0	64.0				61.0	72.0	64.0				64.0						$14,873	$1,398	$13,476
Embassy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10905 SE Lake Blvd	Cooper City	33026	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5550	1,156	60	19.4	13.3%	553 (47.8%)	49 (4.2%)	406 (35.1%)	101 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.0%)	92.2	90^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.0%		92.5	89^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.1%	1	87.0	81.0	83.0				89.0	89.0	84.0				81.0						$10,549	$695	$9,854
Boulevard Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7201 Johnson St	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4950	566	35	16.0	49.6%	44 (7.8%)	147 (26.0%)	344 (60.8%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	45.2	1262^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	43.7%		48.2	1155^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.8%	107	51.0	52.0	55.0				56.0	64.0	67.0				63.0						$14,832	$2,411	$12,421
Sheridan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2310 N 70th Ter	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7350	478	29	16.7	48.7%	90 (18.8%)	92 (19.2%)	267 (55.9%)	17 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	44.4	1285^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.6%		42.6	1287^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.0%	2	52.0	58.0	60.0				64.0	55.0	64.0				51.0						$14,899	$2,456	$12,444
Renaissance Charter Schools At Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	10501 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 862-1283	761	45	16.9	96.7%	35 (4.6%)	341 (44.8%)	359 (47.2%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.3%)	42.2	1341^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.1%		41.4	1313^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.9%	28	60.0	53.0	55.0				63.0	62.0	53.0				55.0						$11,440	$479	$10,961

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Pasadena Lakes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pasadena Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pines Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Pasadena Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Pasadena Lakes Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 28% African American, 11% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Pasadena Lakes Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend Pasadena Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 478 students attended Pasadena Lakes Elementary School.

Is Pasadena Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ranks 1100^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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