Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary schools in zip code 33313, serving grades PK-5 (with one K-8 school) across the communities of Plantation, Lauderhill, Sunrise, and Lauderdale Lakes in Broward County, Florida.
Mirror Lake Elementary School stands out as the top academic performer, ranking in the 55th percentile statewide with the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.5:1) and the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (48%). In contrast, Royal Palm Elementary School showed the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 11th to the 43rd percentile between school years. Renaissance Charter School at Plantation presents a paradox: despite having the highest economic disadvantage rate (95%) and lowest per-student spending ($10,162), it achieves 100% proficiency in advanced middle school subjects like Geometry and Biology. Endeavour Primary Learning Center has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (45.1%) yet posted strong 3rd-grade test scores, while Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School achieved an impressive 77% proficiency in 5th-grade math.
Key metrics reveal a diverse educational landscape. Average enrollment is 626 students, with per-student spending ranging from $10,162 to $16,870. The average chronic absenteeism rate is 31.1%, with three schools exceeding the state average. The data shows that higher spending doesn't guarantee success—Castle Hill Elementary School has the lowest absenteeism among traditional schools but is the lowest-ranked, while Village Elementary School and Endeavour face significant attendance challenges. The 34-point gap in 5th-grade math scores between Lauderhill Paul Turner (77%) and Renaissance Charter (43%) highlights the vastly different educational experiences available within this single zip code.
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