Very Good
#1002 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 27% in state
Sunland Park Academy
Elementary School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
919 NW 13TH TER, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
- Math 53% vs FL 61% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunland Park Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sunland Park Academy 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,918
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| S.o.u.l. AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| The International Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 325 | 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
- #89 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
Sunland Park Academy is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunland Park Academy
Sunland Park Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,002 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunland Park Academy
What grades does Sunland Park Academy serve?
Sunland Park Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Sunland Park Academy?
Sunland Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunland Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunland Park Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunland Park Academy rank in FL?
Sunland Park Academy ranks #1,002 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sunland Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunland Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sunland Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunland Park Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunland Park Academy a charter school?
No, Sunland Park Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunland Park Academy a Title I school?
No, Sunland Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunland Park Academy?
80.8% of students at Sunland Park Academy 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.6%
- Phone
- (754) 322-8550
- Area population (ZIP 33311)
- 73,280
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
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 33311; 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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