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#1204 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 32% in state

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Elementary School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

800 NW 13TH ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

  • Math 44% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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

74.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thurgood Marshall 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.5 mi80Compare →
Sunland Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–30.6 mi442Compare →
Holy Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–120.7 mi169Compare →
North Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.7 mi288Compare →

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
#112 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

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

About Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,204 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in FL?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #1,204 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

74.8% of students at Thurgood Marshall 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
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Broward County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 33311)
73,280
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
35.8
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 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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