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#1428 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 38% in state
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Elementary School · Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Broward elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 NE 11TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Math 80% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia Shuman Young 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,421
Median home value
$751,600
Median rent
$2,341/mo
College educated
62.2%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Happyland Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 209 | 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
- #134 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
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
What grades does Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School serve?
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School rank in FL?
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School ranks #1,428 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School a charter school?
No, Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Virginia Shuman Young 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (754) 322-9050
- Area population (ZIP 33301)
- 17,831
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 33301; 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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