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#589 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 16% in state

Sanders Park Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Pompano Beach, FL

A Broward elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 NW 16TH ST, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

  • Math 60% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism41%

Students at Sanders Park Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

74.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sanders Park 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,757

Median home value

$354,100

Median rent

$1,406/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert C. Markham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.7 mi612Compare →
Palmview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.2 mi548Compare →
Green Children's HousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–11.3 mi8Compare →
Soul AcademyPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–121.4 mi97Compare →

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
#49 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

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

About Sanders Park Elementary School

Sanders Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pompano Beach, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sanders Park Elementary School

What grades does Sanders Park Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sanders Park Elementary School?

Sanders Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sanders Park Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sanders Park Elementary School rank in FL?

Sanders Park Elementary School ranks #589 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sanders Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sanders Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Sanders Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanders Park Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sanders Park Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sanders Park Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

74.4% of students at Sanders Park 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
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.0%
Area population (ZIP 33060)
35,888
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
39
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 33060; 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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