Summary:
There are seven elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 33068 (North Lauderdale, FL), which is part of the Broward County Public School District, an area where an average of 71.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Pinewood Elementary School is the top performer, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 65th percentile statewide, with the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.7:1) and the lowest poverty rate (53.5%) in the area. In contrast, Imagine Charter School At North Lauderdale Elementary is the lowest-performing school, ranking in the 11th percentile with a 0-star rating. The two charter schools show a stark paradox: Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School At North Lauder excels in advanced subjects like Algebra 1 (82% proficiency) despite a 96.9% poverty rate and a high 33.7:1 student-teacher ratio, while Imagine Charter struggles despite a lower poverty rate. North Broward Academy Of Excellence is the most cost-effective, spending the least per student ($10,406) while achieving solid results, whereas higher-spending schools like Morrow Elementary School ($14,704/student) and Broadview Elementary School ($14,550/student) rank in the 50th and 28th percentiles, respectively.
Chronic absenteeism is a major differentiator: Somerset Prep has an exceptionally low rate of 3.1%, while North Lauderdale Elementary School has a high rate of 42.9%, likely contributing to its low ranking (32nd percentile). Across the area, math scores are a relative strength, often meeting or exceeding district averages, but English Language Arts scores consistently lag behind, indicating a systemic need for improved literacy instruction. The average state ranking for these schools is the 36.9th percentile, meaning most perform below the state median, but Pinewood’s dramatic improvement from the 33rd to 65th percentile in two years shows that strong leadership and smaller class sizes can drive success.
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