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#1352 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 36% in state

Margate Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Margate, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6300 NW 18TH ST, Margate, FL 33063

  • Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Margate Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

53.5%

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 Margate 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 36Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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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

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
Faith Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–110.6 mi32Compare →
Hebrew Academy Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.6 mi314Compare →
West Broward AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–80.8 mi716Compare →
Phyl's AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.9 mi289Compare →

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
#126 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

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

About Margate Elementary School

Margate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Margate, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 1,054 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Margate Elementary School

What grades does Margate Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Margate Elementary School?

Margate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,054 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Margate Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Margate Elementary School rank in FL?

Margate Elementary School ranks #1,352 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Margate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Margate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Margate Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Margate Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Margate Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Margate Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

53.5% of students at Margate 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
1,054
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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