Broward Elementary School

Broward Elementary School is a small public school in the Tampa Heights area of Tampa, FL, serving 138 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Hillsborough school district.

After spending nearly a decade as one of the lowest-performing schools in Florida, Broward has engineered a remarkable academic turnaround. In just two years, the school jumped from the 4th percentile statewide to the 37th percentile—a 33-point leap that outpaces every nearby school. This dramatic improvement is fueled by an extraordinary investment in students: Broward spends $29,015 per student, more than double what nearby schools like Oak Grove Elementary School ($11,710) and Mendenhall Elementary School ($12,640) spend. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1, meaning your child will receive far more individual attention than at schools like Trinity School For Children (21.6:1). The results are clear: Broward's 4th graders now outperform both the district and state averages in English Language Arts, and 3rd grade math scores skyrocketed from 26% to 71% proficiency in a single year.

While the academic gains are impressive, chronic absenteeism remains a challenge at 27.6%, though it has dropped significantly from a peak of 48% just a few years ago. It's worth noting that high investment alone doesn't guarantee success—Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, a similarly small and well-funded school on the same street, has seen its performance decline over the same period. For parents seeking a school that is clearly on an upward trajectory and committed to providing a resource-rich, personalized learning environment, Broward represents a compelling option in the Tampa Heights community.