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#3353 of 3,778 schools in FL

Orange Brook Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Hollywood, FL

A Broward elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

715 S 46TH AVE, Hollywood, FL 33021

  • Math 49% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Orange Brook Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Orange Brook 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,249

Median home value

$395,800

Median rent

$1,707/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33021; 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
Championship Academy of Distinction at HollywoodCharter · enrollment unverified2.9K–50.3 mi286Compare →
Aukela Christian Military AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–120.9 mi62Compare →
Nativity Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–81.0 mi666Compare →
Bridgeprep Academy of Broward K-8Charter · enrollment unverified4.2K–81.3 mi131Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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
#290 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

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

About Orange Brook Elementary School

Orange Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hollywood, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 695 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,353 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orange Brook Elementary School

What grades does Orange Brook Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Orange Brook Elementary School?

Orange Brook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Brook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Brook Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orange Brook Elementary School rank in FL?

Orange Brook Elementary School ranks #3,353 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Orange Brook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange Brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Orange Brook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Brook Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Orange Brook Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Orange Brook Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

65.5% of students at Orange Brook 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
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Area population (ZIP 33021)
49,064
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
43.1
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 33021; 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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