Summary:
Zip code 33305 is home to a single elementary school, Wilton Manors Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 with 542 students in the Broward County school district.
Wilton Manors Elementary shows a mixed academic picture. The school is a standout in 4th grade, where it matches or exceeds district averages in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) with 65% proficiency. However, it struggles significantly in 3rd grade, where ELA proficiency drops to just 48% (compared to the district's 64%) and Math proficiency is 56% (versus the district's 73%). This "3rd grade slump" is a critical concern, suggesting potential issues with early literacy and numeracy foundations. The school's state ranking has also been volatile, dropping from the 54th percentile (3 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 40th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026, indicating a decline in overall performance relative to other Florida elementary schools.
Despite spending a notably high $14,767 per student—well above the typical Florida average—the school's test scores generally fall below district averages, raising questions about cost-efficiency. Chronic absenteeism affects nearly one-third of students (32.8%), which is slightly better than the district average but still above the state average and likely contributes to inconsistent test scores. Additionally, 5th grade Science proficiency (53%) lags behind both the district (63%) and state (60%), pointing to a subject area needing targeted intervention. For parents, this school offers strong 4th grade performance but faces clear challenges in early grades, high spending without proportional results, and a need for consistent instructional quality.
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