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#1899 of 3,778 schools in FL

Cypress Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Pompano Beach, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

851 SW 3RD AVE, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

  • Math 42% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.2 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at Cypress Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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

64.5%

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 Cypress 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,757

Median home value

$354,100

Median rent

$1,406/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Generation Montessori Children's AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.3 mi2Compare →
Innovation Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–50.6 mi439Compare →
Green Children's HousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–11.0 mi8Compare →
Hi Tech Kidz KollegePrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–51.0 mi48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#168 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

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

About Cypress Elementary School

Cypress Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pompano Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 741 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,899 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cypress Elementary School

What grades does Cypress Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Cypress Elementary School?

Cypress Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cypress Elementary School rank in FL?

Cypress Elementary School ranks #1,899 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Cypress Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cypress Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cypress Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cypress Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cypress Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cypress Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

64.5% of students at Cypress 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
741
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
Area population (ZIP 33060)
35,888
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
39
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 33060; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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