Summary:
The nine schools in zip code 33023, serving parts of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Pembroke Park in Broward County, are dominated by elementary education, with eight elementary schools and one alternative school, and notably lack any traditional middle or high schools.
The standout school is Somerset Academy East Preparatory, which defies expectations by achieving the highest academic ranking (80th percentile) and top test scores despite having the highest poverty rate (88% free/reduced lunch). In contrast, Watkins Elementary School is the lowest-ranked traditional school (27th percentile) with the highest economic need among non-charter schools. Annabel C. Perry Pk-8 shows strong upward momentum, jumping from the 29th to 48th percentile in state rankings, while Fairway Elementary School has declined slightly. The alternative school, Henry D Perry Education Center, faces severe challenges with an 88% chronic absenteeism rate, a 44:1 student-teacher ratio, and a 36% graduation rate, making it a clear outlier requiring intensive intervention.
Key metrics reveal a wide performance range: Miramar Elementary School (67th percentile) and Sunshine Elementary School (50th percentile) perform well, while Lake Forest Elementary School and Pembroke Pines Elementary School fall in the 2-star range. Chronic absenteeism averages 30% across traditional elementary schools, close to the state average. Spending varies from $16,741 per student at Fairway Elementary to $10,568 at Henry D Perry, yet Somerset Academy achieves top results with a modest $12,056 per student, showing spending alone doesn't drive success. The absence of middle and high schools means students must leave the area after 5th grade, a significant structural gap for families.
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