Summary:
In zip code 33073 (Coconut Creek, FL), there are two public elementary schools serving grades PK through 5, both part of the Broward County School District.
Winston Park Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school in this area, ranking 618th out of 2,240 Florida elementary schools (72nd percentile, 4 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, compared to Tradewinds Elementary School which ranked 817th (64th percentile, 3 stars). Winston Park achieves stronger academic results despite spending $1,696 less per student ($11,308 vs. $13,004) and having a larger student-teacher ratio (19.2:1 vs. 16.7:1). The most notable difference is chronic absenteeism: Winston Park has a rate of 24.4%, significantly lower than Tradewinds' 33.0%, which exceeds both the district and state averages. This suggests attendance is a key factor driving performance differences.
Academically, Winston Park excels in math, with 84% of 4th graders proficient (19 points above the district) and 77% of 5th graders proficient. It also leads in 5th grade science (76% proficient, 16 points above the state). Tradewinds shows strength in 5th grade math (74% proficient) and 3rd grade ELA (69% proficient), but struggles with 4th grade ELA (56% proficient). Both schools experience significant year-over-year test score volatility, making multi-year trends more reliable than single-year data. While Tradewinds has a more favorable student-teacher ratio, this does not translate into better outcomes, indicating that school culture, instructional quality, and attendance are more critical drivers of success in this comparison.
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