Summary:
This analysis examines eight elementary schools in zip code 33023, serving grades PK-5 through PK-8 and K-6, located in the communities of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Pembroke Park within the Broward County school district.
Somerset Academy East Preparatory is the standout academic leader, earning the highest state ranking (80th percentile) and a 4-star rating, with exceptional math proficiency rates reaching 97% in 4th and 5th grade. This is particularly notable given it also has the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (88% free/reduced lunch). Miramar Elementary School is the highest-performing traditional public school, showing a strong upward trend in its state ranking and achieving 80-83% math proficiency. In contrast, Watkins Elementary School is the lowest-ranked school (27th percentile, 1-star rating), consistently scoring below district and state averages. Annabel C. Perry PK-8 is unique as the only PK-8 school, with the highest enrollment and strong high school subject performance, but mixed results in elementary grades.
A key finding is that spending does not equal performance: Fairway Elementary School has the highest per-student spending ($16,741) but ranks in the 46th percentile, while Somerset Academy East has the lowest spending ($12,056) yet achieves the best results. Chronic absenteeism is a widespread challenge, averaging 29% across the traditional schools, with three schools exceeding 32%. Math performance shows a clear divergence, with Miramar and Somerset excelling while Watkins and Annabel C. Perry struggle. The average enrollment is 436 students, and student-teacher ratios are consistent, averaging 16.4:1.
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