Summary:
Zip code 33332, located in the Weston/Pembroke Pines area of Florida, is home to two elementary schools serving grades K-5 and K-8 within the Broward school district.
Manatee Bay Elementary School is the standout school in this area, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 96th percentile statewide. It significantly outperforms district and state averages in all core subjects, with 94% of 3rd graders proficient in math and 86% in ELA. In contrast, Franklin Academy F holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 53rd percentile, with more varied performance. While Franklin Academy struggles in elementary FAST assessments—scoring 62% in 3rd grade math and 68% in ELA—it excels in advanced middle school End-of-Course exams, achieving 97% proficiency in Biology 1 and 94% in Geometry. This creates a "reverse performance" curve where the school's middle school instruction appears much stronger than its elementary program.
Key differences between the schools are stark. Manatee Bay has a higher spending per student ($11,644 vs. $10,011) and a lower student-teacher ratio (18:1 vs. 20.9:1), which correlates with its superior academic outcomes. Chronic absenteeism also varies dramatically: Manatee Bay's rate is 24.9% (below the district average of 33.6%), while Franklin Academy boasts an exceptionally low 4.3%. Despite Franklin Academy having a very low free/reduced lunch rate (3.25%) compared to Manatee Bay (11.96%), its elementary test scores remain mediocre, suggesting that school quality and instruction at Manatee Bay are the primary drivers of its top-tier results. For parents, Manatee Bay offers elite elementary education, while Franklin Academy provides a unique environment with strong middle school academics and excellent attendance culture.
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