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Sunshine Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Miramar, FL

A Broward elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

7737 LASALLE BLVD, Miramar, FL 33023

  • Math 52% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 42% 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
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Sunshine Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency42%(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 47% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

62.5%

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 Sunshine 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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

Median income

$70,003

Median home value

$344,500

Median rent

$1,621/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–50.7 mi527Compare →
Henry D Perry Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–120.8 mi1,058Compare →
Annabel C. Perry Pk-8Enrollment path unverified4.6PK–81.0 mi643Compare →
Miramar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.0 mi415Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Broward

Schools in district
325
Rank in district
#211 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 School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunshine Elementary School

Sunshine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miramar, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,364 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunshine Elementary School

What grades does Sunshine Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sunshine Elementary School?

Sunshine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunshine Elementary School 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 Sunshine Elementary School rank in FL?

Sunshine Elementary School ranks #2,364 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sunshine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunshine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunshine Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sunshine Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sunshine Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

62.5% of students at Sunshine 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
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
Area population (ZIP 33023)
70,914
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 33023; 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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