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#1763 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 47% in state

Palm Cove Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Pembroke Pines, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11601 WASHINGTON ST, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

  • Math 61% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Palm Cove Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

50.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Palm Cove 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 31Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,120

Median home value

$339,400

Median rent

$1,945/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33025; 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
Montessori Ivy LeaguePrivate · tuition4.2privateK0.8 mi32Compare →
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–50.9 mi1,904Compare →
Renaissance Charter Middle School at PinesCharter · enrollment unverified9.4K–81.1 mi457Compare →
Renaissance Charter Schools at PinesCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–81.1 mi843Compare →

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
#161 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

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

About Palm Cove Elementary School

Palm Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pembroke Pines, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,763 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palm Cove Elementary School

What grades does Palm Cove Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Palm Cove Elementary School?

Palm Cove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Cove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Cove Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palm Cove Elementary School rank in FL?

Palm Cove Elementary School ranks #1,763 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Palm Cove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palm Cove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Palm Cove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Cove Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Palm Cove Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Palm Cove Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

50.1% of students at Palm Cove 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
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Area population (ZIP 33025)
74,512
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
37.9
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 33025; 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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