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Silver Lakes Elementary School

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Silver Lakes Elementary School ranks 1219 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1219^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Silver Lakes Elementary School in Miramar, FL, is a small elementary school serving 327 students in grades PK-5 within the Broward district, and it has historically been a strong performer but recently experienced a sharp and concerning decline in its state ranking.

One of the most striking features of Silver Lakes is its exceptionally high spending per student—$21,921 per year—which is dramatically more than nearby schools like Coral Cove Elementary ($15,748) and Somerset Academy ($8,251). Despite this investment, the school’s academic performance has not kept pace. After ranking in the 86th percentile just two years ago, Silver Lakes dropped to the 46th percentile in the most recent data, a decline of over 890 places in a single year. This is a much steeper drop than any neighboring school experienced. The school does offer smaller class sizes with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, which is lower than many local public schools, but this advantage hasn’t translated into consistent test scores. Notably, 4th-grade proficiency rates in both ELA and math are significantly lower than in 3rd and 5th grades, a pattern not seen at nearby schools like Sunset Lakes Elementary.

Chronic absenteeism is another area of concern. While Silver Lakes’ rate of 24% is better than the district average, it is the highest among its immediate neighbors, including Panther Run Elementary (21.0%) and The Pembroke Pines Florida (14.1%). Given the school’s small size, this means nearly a quarter of students are chronically absent, which can disrupt learning for everyone. When compared to its closest rival, Sunset Lakes Elementary—which has a similar demographic profile but larger enrollment and lower spending—Silver Lakes has historically underperformed in state rankings. This suggests that the school’s high resources are not yielding a competitive academic advantage, making it important for parents to ask questions about how funds are being used and what steps are being taken to reverse the recent decline.

327

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,921

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2300 SW 173rd Ave
Miramar, FL 33029

(754) 323-7400

District: Broward

Students who attend Silver Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Glades Middle School
High:	Everglades High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.4%

African American:

33.0%

White:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 86th percentile in 2024 → 46th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 86th-percentile peak (2024) to 46th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

1,219^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 33% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

131^st 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	47.3	1219 of 2240	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	74.2	529 of 2258	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.6	326 of 2256	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	431 of 2240	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	602 of 2219	72.9%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	911 of 2247	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.5	532 of 2182	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.8	634 of 2118	70.1%	★★★★☆
2017	59.0	848 of 2112	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.2	1396 of 2087	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.7	968 of 2064	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.6	889 of 2029	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.8	818 of 1984	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.8	391 of 1985	80.3%	★★★★☆
2010	74.4	455 of 1919	76.3%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	311 of 1847	83.2%	★★★★☆
2008	66.2	627 of 1789	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.2	414 of 1786	76.8%	★★★★☆
2006	75.6	385 of 1688	77.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math61%-4 vs state

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Science52%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 25, 2013

My daughter is now in 5th grade and has been going since Kindergarten... I don't agree with everything in the school nor have I loved all of her teachers but will say that they are willing to listen to you and the Principal is always accessible! I felt I belonged the very first year... the staff will take the time to know you and greet you and if you ever have a doubt or concern, they are there to listen! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, June 16, 2013

My son was a student since Kindergarten to 2nd grade. The education focuses in the lowest grade students; therefore they do not care about the kids in the average and above average level. For example, the 2nd grade math level was a review of the first grade math course and multiplication and division were not part of the 2nd grade curriculum. My son came back at the end of the school year with all his books with less than 50% completed and his teacher never assigned any single homework during the year (2012-2013).
The principal never replies e-mails, letters, phone calls or any request for meetings or questions.
I will never recommend this school to any kid in the average or above average level. 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
Silver Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SW 173rd Ave	Miramar	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7400	327	23	14.5	38.5%	23 (7.0%)	108 (33.0%)	168 (51.4%)	14 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	47.3	1219^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.6%		74.2	529^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.6%	690	64.0	52.0	63.0				71.0	49.0	64.0				52.0						$21,921	$3,635	$18,285
Sunset Lakes Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	18400 SW 25th St	Miramar	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-7650	657	37	17.7	25.1%	107 (16.3%)	167 (25.4%)	300 (45.7%)	61 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	63.3	801^st of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%		84.5	301^st of 2258 public elementary schools	86.7%	500	64.0	75.0	65.0				69.0	76.0	60.0				57.0						$14,050	$1,397	$12,651
Dolphin Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16450 Miramar Pkwy	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-8000	544	30	18.1	34.4%	52 (9.6%)	188 (34.6%)	253 (46.5%)	33 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	76.3	473^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.9%		82.9	341^st of 2258 public elementary schools	84.9%	132	68.0	70.0	77.0				69.0	80.0	71.0				74.0						$14,737	$2,282	$12,454
The Pembroke Pines Florida	Public, Charter	K-5	601 SW 172nd Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Fsu Lab School	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 499-4244	710	39	18.2	36.2%	151 (21.3%)	190 (26.8%)	301 (42.4%)	40 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.7%)	87.1	210^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.6%		87.4	237^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.5%	27	87.0	79.0	82.0				92.0	83.0	80.0				66.0
Silver Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 SW 160th Ave	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7550	339	29	11.6	34.2%	28 (8.3%)	130 (38.3%)	152 (44.8%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	66.7	710^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.3%		62.9	806^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.3%	96	71.0	73.0	69.0	78.0			89.0	67.0	51.0	70.0			56.0						$20,191	$1,677	$18,514
Panther Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 NW 172nd Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6850	330	21	15.7	27.6%	51 (15.5%)	69 (20.9%)	191 (57.9%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	72.2	572^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.5%		69.7	650^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.2%	78	71.0	75.0	78.0				66.0	80.0	62.0				65.0						$15,948	$1,736	$14,213
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	18800 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 703-2294	1,367	71	19.2	37.5%	149 (10.9%)	203 (14.9%)	906 (66.3%)	74 (5.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (2.3%)	82.6	319^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%		83.3	326^th of 2258 public elementary schools	85.6%	7	88.0	79.0	82.0	79.0	83.0	84.0	82.0	82.0	71.0	70.0	79.0	65.0	72.0	75.0	100.0	98.0	98.0	89.0	$10,374	$1,107	$9,268
Somerset Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	20801 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	645	26	24.8	38.0%	62 (9.6%)	69 (10.7%)	468 (72.6%)	34 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	88.2	179^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.0%		92.7	87^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.1%	92	77.0	81.0	81.0				86.0	89.0	82.0				73.0						$8,251	$81	$8,170
Coral Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5100 SW 148th Ave	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7950	417	23	18.1	30.9%	27 (6.5%)	151 (36.2%)	202 (48.4%)	26 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	71	605^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%		80.6	396^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.5%	209	68.0	59.0	79.0	70.0			81.0	70.0	81.0	80.0			61.0						$15,748	$1,962	$13,786
Silver Palms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1209 NW 155th Ave	Pembroke Pines	33028	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-7450	450	29	15.5	33.1%	75 (16.7%)	117 (26.0%)	220 (48.9%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	82.3	329^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.3%		81.3	385^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.9%	56	75.0	72.0	83.0				78.0	74.0	80.0				77.0						$15,046	$1,085	$13,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Lakes Elementary School

How many students attend Silver Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 327 students attended Silver Lakes Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Silver Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Silver Lakes Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 33% African American, 7% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Silver Lakes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Glades Middle School
High : Everglades High School

Is Silver Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Silver Lakes Elementary School ranks 1219^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Silver Lakes Elementary School in?

Broward

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