Very Good
#1130 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 30% in state
New Life Charter Academy
Elementary School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3550 DAVIE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
- Math 41% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
Academics
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Students at New Life Charter Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Life Charter Academy 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,644
Median home value
$397,800
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33312; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| High Expectations Education CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Stephen Foster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| New Hope Sda School and Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 96 | 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
- #108 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
New Life Charter Academy is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Life Charter Academy
New Life Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,130 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Life Charter Academy
What grades does New Life Charter Academy serve?
New Life Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Life Charter Academy?
New Life Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
How does New Life Charter Academy rank in FL?
New Life Charter Academy ranks #1,130 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New Life Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Life Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 New Life Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Life Charter Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is New Life Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Life Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Life Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, New Life Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Life Charter Academy?
97.3% of students at New Life Charter Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.9%
- Phone
- (954) 381-5199
- Area population (ZIP 33312)
- 53,547
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 33312; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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