Very Good
#1077 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Sunset Lakes Elementary School
Elementary School · Broward · Miramar, FL
A Broward elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18400 SW 25TH ST, Miramar, FL 33029
- Math 75% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Lakes Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Lakes Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$145,282
Median home value
$575,900
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Franklin Academy Pembroke PinesCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,395 | Compare → |
| The Pembroke Pines FloridaCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Ben Gamla Charter School North CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #102 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
Sunset Lakes Elementary School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Lakes Elementary School
Sunset Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miramar, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 728 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Lakes Elementary School serve?
Sunset Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Lakes Elementary School?
Sunset Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lakes Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Lakes Elementary School rank in FL?
Sunset Lakes Elementary School ranks #1,077 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sunset Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sunset Lakes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Lakes Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunset Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Lakes Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Sunset Lakes 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
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (754) 323-7650
- Area population (ZIP 33029)
- 44,109
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 33029; 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
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