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#2793 of 3,778 schools in FL
Dave Thomas Education Center West
High School · Broward · Coconut Creek, FL
A Broward high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4690 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
- Math 14% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 61.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dave Thomas Education Center West score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 16% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dave Thomas Education Center West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,930
Median home value
$270,100
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33063; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Technical CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Broward Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Coconut Creek High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,926 | Compare → |
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.
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
- #242 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
Dave Thomas Education Center West is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dave Thomas Education Center West
Dave Thomas Education Center West is a public high school in Coconut Creek, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 556 students in grades 6th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,793 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dave Thomas Education Center West
What grades does Dave Thomas Education Center West serve?
Dave Thomas Education Center West serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Dave Thomas Education Center West?
Dave Thomas Education Center West has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dave Thomas Education Center West?
The student-teacher ratio at Dave Thomas Education Center West is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dave Thomas Education Center West rank in FL?
Dave Thomas Education Center West ranks #2,793 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dave Thomas Education Center West's MySchoolScout rating?
Dave Thomas Education Center West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Dave Thomas Education Center West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dave Thomas Education Center West has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dave Thomas Education Center West a charter school?
No, Dave Thomas Education Center West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dave Thomas Education Center West a Title I school?
No, Dave Thomas Education Center West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dave Thomas Education Center West?
70.7% of students at Dave Thomas Education Center West 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (754) 321-6750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 61.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33063)
- 55,539
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 33063; 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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