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Charter School of Excellence
Elementary School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward charter elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1217 SE 3RD AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Math 55% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charter School of Excellence score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charter School of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,200
Median home value
$793,500
Median rent
$2,047/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murl Windsor Academy at HollywoodPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Harbordale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Croissant Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 653 | 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
- #266 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
Charter School of Excellence is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter School of Excellence
Charter School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,075 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charter School of Excellence
What grades does Charter School of Excellence serve?
Charter School of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Charter School of Excellence?
Charter School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Excellence is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charter School of Excellence rank in FL?
Charter School of Excellence ranks #3,075 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Charter School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Charter School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Charter School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter School of Excellence has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Charter School of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Charter School of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charter School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Charter School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charter School of Excellence?
84.2% of students at Charter School of Excellence 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (954) 522-2997
- Area population (ZIP 33316)
- 12,039
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 33316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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