Summary:
This analysis examines nine elementary schools in zip code 33024, serving grades PK-5 (with two charter schools extending to 8th and 3rd grade) and located in parts of Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Davie, all part of the Broward County Public School District.
The standout school is Hollywood Park Elementary School, which ranks in the 72nd percentile (4 stars) and consistently outperforms district and state averages across all subjects, including 85% 3rd-grade math proficiency and 81% 5th-grade science proficiency. Pasadena Lakes Elementary School is the most improved, jumping from the 43rd to 51st percentile with notable gains in 5th-grade math (59% to 71%) and 4th-grade ELA (43% to 66%). Atlantic Montessori Charter School is a hidden gem with no state ranking but exceptional 3rd-grade scores (80% proficient in both ELA and math). Championship Academy of Distinction at Davie is the efficiency champion, spending only $8,415 per student with a 1.9% chronic absenteeism rate, though its overall rank is mid-range. In contrast, Driftwood Elementary School spends the most ($17,342 per student) but ranks in the bottom 37th percentile and has the highest chronic absenteeism (36.5%).
Key metrics show average enrollment of 388 students, average state rank around the 45th percentile, average chronic absenteeism of 26.8% (below the district's 33.6%), and average free/reduced lunch rate of 44.9%. Math is a relative strength across schools, with many showing higher proficiency in math than ELA. The data reveals that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, and chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with lower performance. The three charter schools show mixed results, indicating the "charter" label is not a uniform indicator of quality.
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