Summary:
Zip code 33004 in Dania Beach, Florida, is home to two public elementary schools, Dania Elementary School and Collins Elementary School, both part of the Broward County School District, serving grades PK-5.
Dania Elementary is the standout school in the area, consistently outperforming Collins Elementary across nearly all academic metrics. Dania holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 57th percentile statewide, while Collins has a 1-star rating and ranks in the 27th percentile. Dania’s 4th-grade math proficiency (74%) and 4th-grade ELA (74%) both exceed district and state averages, whereas Collins’ scores are more variable and often fall below benchmarks. Notably, Collins does have a bright spot in 3rd-grade math, where 79% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 66%. Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge at both schools, with Collins at 44.2% and Dania at 37.2%, both well above the state average of 31.4%.
A key finding is the spending vs. performance paradox: Collins Elementary spends $1,172 more per student ($17,710 vs. $16,538) than Dania, yet achieves lower academic results. This suggests factors like student demographics (Collins has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 69.84% vs. Dania’s 55.39%) and attendance play a critical role. Dania has shown strong year-over-year improvement, with 5th-grade science jumping from 47% to 58% and 4th-grade math soaring from 56% to 74%. For parents, Dania Elementary offers a more consistent, upward-trending academic environment, while Collins Elementary has specific strengths in early math but faces significant challenges with attendance and overall performance.
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