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#2876 of 3,778 schools in FL
Central Charter School
Elementary School · Broward · Lauderdale Lakes, FL
A Broward charter elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4515 STATE ROAD 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
- Math 50% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Charter School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,071
Median home value
$228,000
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhem Word Christia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Ameribelge Center for EducationPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Park Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 943 | Compare → |
| Piney Grove AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #249 of 319
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Charter School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Charter School
Central Charter School is a public elementary school in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,232 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,876 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Charter School
What grades does Central Charter School serve?
Central Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Central Charter School?
Central Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Charter School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Charter School rank in FL?
Central Charter School ranks #2,876 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Central Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Charter School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Central Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Charter School a Title I school?
No, Central Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Charter School?
99.7% of students at Central Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (954) 735-6295
- Area population (ZIP 33319)
- 52,474
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33319; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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