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#423 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 11% in state

Griffin Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Cooper City, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5050 SW 116TH AVE, Cooper City, FL 33330

  • Math 80% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+19.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Griffin Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

27%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Griffin 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$132,483

Median home value

$715,000

Median rent

$2,618/mo

College educated

57.5%

Homeownership

94.4%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33330; 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
Cooper City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3K–120.8 mi93Compare →
Temple Beth Emet Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4K–70.8 mi125Compare →
Montessori Institute of BrowardPrivate · tuition7.4PK–61.0 mi42Compare →
Potential Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2PK–81.1 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#28 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

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

About Griffin Elementary School

Griffin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cooper City, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Griffin Elementary School

What grades does Griffin Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?

Griffin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Griffin Elementary School rank in FL?

Griffin Elementary School ranks #423 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Griffin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Griffin 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 Griffin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Griffin Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Griffin Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Griffin Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

27.0% of students at Griffin 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
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 33330)
14,384
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
44
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 33330; 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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