Summary:
Zip code 33330 in Cooper City, FL, is home to two public elementary-level schools—Franklin Academy Cooper City (a K-8 charter) and Griffin Elementary School (a PK-5 traditional school)—both part of the Broward district, which ranks 23rd out of 70 districts in Florida.
Griffin Elementary School is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide (185th out of 2,240 elementary schools). It excels in math, with 93% of 3rd graders and 84% of 5th graders proficient, and boasts a low student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1 and higher per-student spending ($14,452). Despite a higher percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (24.28% receiving free/reduced lunch), Griffin outperforms Franklin Academy Cooper City in math (86.3% vs. 76.8% average proficiency) and ELA (76.7% vs. 74.8%). Franklin Academy, a 4-star school (78th percentile), serves a much more affluent student body (only 2.32% free/reduced lunch) and excels in high school prep, with 100% proficiency on Geometry and Biology 1 EOCs. However, it struggles with 8th-grade science (41% proficient, below district and state averages) and has a higher student-to-teacher ratio (22.2:1).
Both schools share a key strength: chronic absenteeism rates (21% at Franklin, 18.4% at Griffin) are dramatically lower than the Broward district average of 33.6%, reflecting strong community engagement. For parents, Griffin Elementary offers exceptional academics and smaller classes, while Franklin Academy provides a K-8 option with outstanding high school readiness, though its science curriculum for older students needs attention. The area lacks middle and high schools, so families should plan for transitions beyond 8th grade.
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