Summary:
The five elementary schools in zip code 33025, serving grades PK-5 across Pembroke Pines and Miramar in the Broward district, range dramatically in size from 215 to over 2,000 students, but share a common thread of strong performance relative to state averages.
Somerset Academy Miramar South is the area's standout, achieving the #1 state ranking for three consecutive years with near-perfect test scores and a 0% chronic absenteeism rate, all while spending less per student than most peers. In contrast, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School proves that large schools can also excel, maintaining a 5-star rating and 95th+ percentile ranking with over 2,000 students. Palm Cove Elementary School showed the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 45th to 69th percentile in one year, though its 5th-grade scores lag behind its lower grades. Sea Castle Elementary School and Somerset Neighborhood School both sit in the middle of the pack, with Somerset Neighborhood showing a concerning three-year decline in state ranking.
Key takeaways for parents include that high spending does not guarantee top results—Somerset Academy Miramar South outperforms with below-average funding—and that chronic absenteeism is a powerful predictor of success, with the top two schools having the lowest rates. The area's average chronic absenteeism of 20.2% is significantly better than the district and state averages, and the average free/reduced lunch rate of 49.7% reflects moderate economic diversity. Overall, this zip code offers a mix of elite charter options and improving traditional schools, making it a competitive area for elementary education.
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