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#2428 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1251 SW 42ND AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
- Math 14% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Ridge Alternative Center score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2016, reaching 14% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 21 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Ridge Alternative Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
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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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinitas AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Refine Learning Center Ii, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Wingate Oaks CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Permission to Succeed AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
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
- #218 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
Pine Ridge Alternative Center is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Pine Ridge Alternative Center is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,428 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Ridge Alternative Center
What grades does Pine Ridge Alternative Center serve?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge Alternative Center is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Ridge Alternative Center rank in FL?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center ranks #2,428 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pine Ridge Alternative Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Ridge Alternative Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Ridge Alternative Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pine Ridge Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Ridge Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Pine Ridge Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Ridge Alternative Center?
65.1% of students at Pine Ridge Alternative Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Phone
- (754) 321-7250
- 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 · 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 33317; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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