Summary:
The five elementary schools in zip code 33027 (Miramar, Florida) serve grades PK through 5 within the Broward County Public School District, offering a range of academic environments from top-tier performers to those showing steady improvement.
Somerset Academy Elementary (Miramar Campus) is the standout school in the area, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 10% of all Florida elementary schools. It achieves this despite having the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (62.67%) and the lowest per-student spending ($9,241). In contrast, Silver Shores Elementary School spends over twice as much per student ($20,191) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (11.6), yet it earns only a 3-star rating and shows a sharp decline in math proficiency from 3rd grade (89%) to 5th grade (51%). Dolphin Bay Elementary School is a strong 4-star performer, ranking in the top 20% of the state, while Coral Cove Elementary School remains a solid 4-star school despite a slight downward trend in its state ranking. Coconut Palm Elementary School is a lower-ranked 3-star school but shows a positive upward trajectory, improving from the 68th to the 76th percentile over three years.
Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator: Somerset Academy has the lowest rate at 9.2%, while Coconut Palm has the highest at 29.3%, reinforcing the link between attendance and achievement. All schools in the area are below the state average for chronic absenteeism, which is a positive sign for the community. The data clearly shows that higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as Somerset Academy delivers exceptional results with fewer resources, while Silver Shores faces challenges that may require more targeted interventions.
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