Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary-level schools in zip code 33026, covering parts of Cooper City and Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving grades PK through 8 as part of the Broward County Public School District.
The standout academic performer is Embassy Creek Elementary School, which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide with a 5-star rating and consistently exceeds district and state averages in ELA and Math. In contrast, Renaissance Charter Schools At Pines and Renaissance Charter Middle School At Pines face the highest socioeconomic challenges, with over 96% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, and both rank in the bottom half of the state. Pines Lakes Elementary School is the most improved, rising from the 25th to the 60th percentile over three years, and also has the highest per-student spending at $14,873. Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City is a high-performing charter (84th percentile) with remarkably low chronic absenteeism of 0.3%, while Pembroke Lakes Elementary School offers a middle-ground option with moderate performance and spending.
Key metrics show enrollment ranges from 414 to 1,213 students, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 58.93% and average per-student spending of $11,484. Chronic absenteeism varies dramatically from 0.3% to 27.4%, strongly correlating with academic outcomes. Spending alone does not guarantee performance, as the highest spender is not the top performer, and the lowest spender serves the highest-needs population. The two K-8 charter schools demonstrate that the model's success depends heavily on school environment and demographics, with Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City excelling in middle school subjects while Renaissance Charter Middle School At Pines struggles.
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