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#3288 of 3,778 schools in FL

Collins Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Dania Beach, FL

A Broward elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1050 NW 2ND ST, Dania Beach, FL 33004

  • Math 49% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism53.9%

Students at Collins Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

74.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Collins Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,783

Median home value

$336,200

Median rent

$1,616/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

42.5%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dania Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.8 mi435Compare →
Mary M Bethune Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.8 mi442Compare →
Harvard International AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3private2–121.6 mi88Compare →
Avant Garde Academy K-5 BrowardCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–52.1 mi1,089Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#279 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

Collins Elementary School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Collins Elementary School

Collins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dania Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,288 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Collins Elementary School

What grades does Collins Elementary School serve?

Collins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Collins Elementary School?

Collins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Collins Elementary School rank in FL?

Collins Elementary School ranks #3,288 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Collins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Collins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Collins Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Collins Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Collins Elementary School a charter school?

No, Collins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Collins Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Collins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collins Elementary School?

74.4% of students at Collins Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.9%
Area population (ZIP 33004)
16,691
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
43.4
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 33004; 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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