Below Average
#2942 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sunshine Elementary Charter School
Elementary School · Broward · Hollywood, FL
A Broward charter elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
502 N 28TH AVE, Hollywood, FL 33020
- Math 41% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs FL 54% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Sunshine Elementary Charter School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunshine Elementary Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,535
Median home value
$306,700
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Cooperative SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Ben Gamla Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Ben Gamla Charter School North CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Grace and Faith International AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #255 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
Sunshine Elementary Charter School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunshine Elementary Charter School
Sunshine Elementary Charter School is a public elementary school in Hollywood, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,942 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunshine Elementary Charter School
What grades does Sunshine Elementary Charter School serve?
Sunshine Elementary Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunshine Elementary Charter School?
Sunshine Elementary Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
How does Sunshine Elementary Charter School rank in FL?
Sunshine Elementary Charter School ranks #2,942 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sunshine Elementary Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunshine Elementary Charter School 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 Sunshine Elementary Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunshine Elementary Charter School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunshine Elementary Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Sunshine Elementary Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sunshine Elementary Charter School a Title I school?
No, Sunshine Elementary Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunshine Elementary Charter School?
53.6% of students at Sunshine Elementary Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (954) 925-0155
- Area population (ZIP 33020)
- 44,112
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 33020; 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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