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Park Ridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Pompano Beach, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5200 NE 9TH AVE, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

  • Math 42% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism44.8%

Students at Park Ridge Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Park Ridge 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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

Median income

$66,269

Median home value

$293,100

Median rent

$1,689/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

62.7%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33064; 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
Highlands Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–120.5 mi472Compare →
Deerfield Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.0 mi460Compare →
Hosanna Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.0 mi18Compare →
Norcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.2 mi677Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#188 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

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

About Park Ridge Elementary School

Park Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pompano Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,140 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Park Ridge Elementary School

What grades does Park Ridge Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Park Ridge Elementary School?

Park Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park Ridge Elementary School rank in FL?

Park Ridge Elementary School ranks #2,140 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Park Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Park Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Park Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Ridge Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Park Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Park Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

63.7% of students at Park Ridge 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
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.8%
Area population (ZIP 33064)
62,000
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
40.2
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 33064; 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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