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#426 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 11% in state

Gator Run Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Weston, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1101 GLADES PKWY, Weston, FL 33327

  • Math 88% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+27.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at Gator Run Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency88%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
88%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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

17%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gator Run 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$165,458

Median home value

$691,700

Median rent

$3,202/mo

College educated

72.1%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33327; 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
Imagine Charter School at WestonCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–80.7 mi1,061Compare →
Eagle Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.2 mi1,232Compare →
Indian Trace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.8 mi706Compare →
Weston Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–83.4 mi373Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#31 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

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

About Gator Run Elementary School

Gator Run Elementary School is a public elementary school in Weston, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,192 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gator Run Elementary School

What grades does Gator Run Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Gator Run Elementary School?

Gator Run Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gator Run Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gator Run Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gator Run Elementary School rank in FL?

Gator Run Elementary School ranks #426 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Gator Run Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gator Run Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Gator Run Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gator Run Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gator Run Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Gator Run Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

17.0% of students at Gator Run 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
1,192
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 33327)
23,039
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
40.6
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 33327; 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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