Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in the 33060 zip code of Pompano Beach, Florida, serving grades PK through 5 and all part of the Broward County Public School District, which holds a 3-star rating.
McNab Elementary School stands out as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide for 2025-2026. It consistently exceeds district and state averages in nearly all subjects while spending the second-least per student ($12,406). In contrast, Sanders Park Elementary School shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 49th to the 65th percentile in one year, with 5th Grade Science proficiency rising from 44% to 61%. This is notable given Sanders Park has the highest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (68.52%) and the highest per-student spending ($16,439). Cypress Elementary School, the largest school with 733 students, has a 2-star rating and shows foundational challenges in lower-grade ELA and math. Pompano Beach Elementary School also holds a 2-star rating with a 48th percentile rank. Innovation Charter School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (21.4%) but the lowest state ranking (42nd percentile), suggesting attendance alone does not guarantee high test scores.
Key takeaways include a clear paradox where higher spending does not correlate with higher performance—McNab outperforms higher-spending schools. Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge at Pompano Beach (44.2%) and Sanders Park (45.1%), both well above the state average of 31.4%. Across the area, math scores are a relative strength compared to English Language Arts, pointing to a need for targeted literacy improvement. Cypress Elementary is on a downward trend, while Sanders Park is on a strong upward trajectory, making it a school to watch for continued growth.
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