Summary:
In zip code 33331, covering the Weston and Southwest Ranches area of Florida, three elementary-level schools serve students, including two traditional public schools and one public charter school, all part of the Broward County Public School District.
Everglades Elementary School is the top academic performer, consistently ranking in the 96th-97th percentile statewide and earning a 5-star rating, with test scores significantly exceeding district and state averages. Hawkes Bluff Elementary School is a strong and consistent 5-star school, ranking in the 90th-93rd percentile, and serves a more economically diverse student body while still achieving excellent results. Greentree Preparatory Charter School stands out for its dramatic academic improvement, jumping from the 57th to the 83rd percentile in the most recent year, and achieves perfect 100% proficiency in advanced subjects like Algebra 1 and Civics, though its small enrollment of 272 students can lead to more volatile year-to-year performance.
Key metrics reveal interesting dynamics: the school with the highest per-student spending (Hawkes Bluff at $14,701) does not have the highest performance, while the lowest-spending school (Greentree at $10,662) shows the most improvement. Chronic absenteeism rates are below district and state averages for all three schools, with Hawkes Bluff having the lowest rate at 19.5% and Greentree the highest at 26.6%. Overall, families in this area have access to high-quality educational options, with Everglades and Hawkes Bluff providing reliable, top-tier traditional public schooling, and Greentree offering a unique charter model with exceptional advanced coursework opportunities.
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