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Banyan Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1732^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 23% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Banyan Elementary School in Sunrise, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 427 students in grades PK-5 within the Broward district, where 55% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

After showing promising improvement to a 3-star rating in recent years, Banyan experienced a sharp and concerning academic decline in the 2025-2026 school year, dropping to a 1-star rating and ranking in the 23rd percentile statewide. This sudden drop is especially notable because nearby schools like Discovery Elementary School (0.46 miles away) and Challenger Elementary School (0.8 miles away) rank in the 79th and 68th percentiles, respectively, and have maintained or improved their performance. Math proficiency is a particular weakness at Banyan, with scores in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (48%, 45%, and 46%) falling significantly below district and state averages, while nearby Discovery Elementary achieves math proficiency rates between 77% and 82%.

Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenge, with a rate of 34.4% that is higher than the district and state averages, and notably worse than Discovery Elementary's 21.4% rate. Interestingly, Banyan spends $15,734 per student—far more than Discovery Elementary's $9,939—yet achieves much lower academic results, suggesting that financial resources alone are not solving the school's struggles. On a positive note, 5th-grade science scores, while still low at 36%, represent a relative strength compared to other subjects, which could point to an effective teacher or program worth replicating. The most urgent need is a thorough investigation into what caused the 2025-2026 collapse, with a focus on improving math instruction and addressing the high absenteeism that sets Banyan apart from its higher-performing neighbors.

427

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,734

Per pupil spending ?

55%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8800 NW 50th St
Sunrise, FL 33351

(754) 322-5350

District: Broward

Students who attend Banyan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westpine Middle School
High:	Piper High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.7%

Hispanic:

29.0%

White:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2016 → 23rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

1,732^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to bottom 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

174^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	27.4	1732 of 2240	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	50.1	1113 of 2258	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	1075 of 2256	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.9	1256 of 2240	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.8	1578 of 2219	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.0	2018 of 2247	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.0	1225 of 2182	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.6	1418 of 2118	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.9	1102 of 2112	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.8	1295 of 2087	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.2	1151 of 2064	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.1	1116 of 2029	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.5	918 of 1984	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.7	984 of 1985	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	883 of 1919	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.2	872 of 1847	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	49.9	942 of 1789	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.5	734 of 1786	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.1	655 of 1688	61.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts56%-5 vs state

Math46%-18 vs state

Science36%-24 vs state

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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
Banyan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 50th St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5350	427	25	17.0	55.0%	20 (4.7%)	272 (63.7%)	124 (29.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	27.4	1732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.7%		50.1	1113^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.7%	619	52.0	61.0	55.0				48.0	45.0	46.0				36.0						$15,734	$1,963	$13,772
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 54th Ct	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-9100	789	37	21.3	37.8%	58 (7.4%)	524 (66.4%)	145 (18.4%)	22 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (4.6%)	76.2	479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.6%		74.3	523^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.8%	44	65.0	79.0	67.0				79.0	82.0	77.0				66.0						$9,939	$851	$9,088
Challenger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5703 NW 94th Ave	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5750	830	47	17.6	40.0%	91 (11.0%)	413 (49.8%)	265 (31.9%)	21 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.1%)	66	726^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%		60.1	884^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.9%	158	75.0	63.0	66.0				66.0	72.0	67.0				65.0						$12,158	$1,435	$10,723
Franklin Academy Sunrise	Public, Charter	K-8	4500 NW 103 Ave	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 206-0850	1,370	67	20.4	5.8%	185 (13.5%)	402 (29.3%)	699 (51.0%)	34 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.6%)	75.2	500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.7%		77.4	461^st of 2258 public elementary schools	79.6%	39	71.0	70.0	84.0	79.0	81.0	76.0	71.0	56.0	78.0	78.0	72.0	67.0	78.0	48.0	84.0	92.0	95.0	94.0	$9,404	$942	$8,462
Welleby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 N Nob Hill Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8850	589	34	17.3	38.9%	46 (7.8%)	256 (43.5%)	229 (38.9%)	24 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	70.4	622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	72.2%		68.1	687^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.6%	65	68.0	76.0	67.0				69.0	88.0	65.0				57.0						$13,207	$1,392	$11,815
Sandpiper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 N Hiatus Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8450	574	39	14.7	42.2%	87 (15.2%)	214 (37.3%)	236 (41.1%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	50.4	1132^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.5%		56.1	970^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.0%	162	55.0	65.0	56.0				65.0	72.0	50.0				60.0						$16,010	$2,544	$13,467
Everest Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10038 W McNab Rd	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 532-3015	150	0	20.1	5.3%	6 (4.0%)	89 (59.3%)	43 (28.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.7%)	85.2	259^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%		90.3	159^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.0%	100	100.0		64.0	88.0	100.0	71.0	93.0		77.0	88.0	100.0		82.0	75.0	88.0			100.0	$11,452	$2,573	$8,879
North Broward Academy Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	8200 SW 17th St	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 718-2211	665	34	19.5	68.3%	20 (3.0%)	548 (82.4%)	68 (10.2%)	9 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	48.2	1190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%		48.9	1134^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.8%	56	54.0	57.0	59.0				69.0	57.0	65.0				57.0						$10,406	$719	$9,687
Tamarac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7601 N University Dr	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8600	553	33	16.7	55.5%	66 (11.9%)	300 (54.2%)	145 (26.2%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.3%)	46.5	1236^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.8%		48	1160^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.6%	76	52.0	56.0	60.0				65.0	68.0	60.0				51.0						$14,636	$2,431	$12,205
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 SW 83rd Ave	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7950	551	35	15.7	53.5%	43 (7.8%)	417 (75.7%)	75 (13.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	63.8	792^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%		54.8	997^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.8%	205	52.0	66.0	70.0				72.0	81.0	63.0				63.0						$14,104	$1,599	$12,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Banyan Elementary School

What district is Banyan Elementary School in?

Broward

How many students attend Banyan Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 427 students attended Banyan Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Banyan Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Westpine Middle School
High : Piper High School

Is Banyan Elementary School a good school?

Banyan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Banyan Elementary School?

Students at Banyan Elementary School are 64% African American, 29% Hispanic, 5% White.

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