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#2941 of 3,778 schools in FL

Robert C. Markham Elementary

Elementary School · Broward · Pompano Beach, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1501 NW 15TH AVE, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

  • Math 38% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Robert C. Markham Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert C. Markham Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,462

Median home value

$253,000

Median rent

$1,685/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

49.1%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sanders Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.7 mi446Compare →
Soul AcademyPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–121.1 mi97Compare →
Charles Drew Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.2 mi396Compare →
Cross Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–121.2 mi94Compare →

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
#254 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

Robert C. Markham Elementary is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert C. Markham Elementary

Robert C. Markham Elementary is a public elementary school in Pompano Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 612 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,941 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert C. Markham Elementary

What grades does Robert C. Markham Elementary serve?

Robert C. Markham Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Robert C. Markham Elementary?

Robert C. Markham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Markham Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert C. Markham Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert C. Markham Elementary rank in FL?

Robert C. Markham Elementary ranks #2,941 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Robert C. Markham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert C. Markham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Robert C. Markham Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert C. Markham Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Robert C. Markham Elementary a charter school?

No, Robert C. Markham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert C. Markham Elementary a Title I school?

No, Robert C. Markham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert C. Markham Elementary?

61.8% of students at Robert C. Markham Elementary 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
612
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
Area population (ZIP 33069)
28,957
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
37.7
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 33069; 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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