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#379 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 10% in state

Mcfatter Technical College

High School · Broward · Davie, FL

A Broward high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6500 NOVA DR, Davie, FL 33317

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 88% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+35.4 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+24.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation35.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Mcfatter Technical College score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 88% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
90%
2024
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mcfatter Technical College 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$84,239

Median home value

$449,900

Median rent

$1,986/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
35.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
College Academy at Broward CollegeEnrollment path unverified7.29–120.5 mi467Compare →
Nova High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.8 mi2,255Compare →
Nsu University SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.0 mi1,709Compare →
A E F High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4private8–121.3 mi80Compare →

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
#23 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

Mcfatter Technical College is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcfatter Technical College

Mcfatter Technical College is a public high school in Davie, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 599 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcfatter Technical College

What grades does Mcfatter Technical College serve?

Mcfatter Technical College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mcfatter Technical College?

Mcfatter Technical College has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfatter Technical College?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcfatter Technical College is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcfatter Technical College rank in FL?

Mcfatter Technical College ranks #379 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Mcfatter Technical College's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcfatter Technical College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Mcfatter Technical College?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcfatter Technical College has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mcfatter Technical College a charter school?

No, Mcfatter Technical College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcfatter Technical College a Title I school?

No, Mcfatter Technical College is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcfatter Technical College?

44.2% of students at Mcfatter Technical College 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
599
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 33317)
37,008
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
42
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 33317; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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