Very Good
#821 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 22% in state
West Broward Academy
Elementary School · Broward · Margate, FL
A charter elementary school in Margate, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5281 COCONUT CREEK PKWY, Margate, FL 33063
- Math 41% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Broward Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Broward Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,930
Median home value
$270,100
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33063; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Hebrew Academy Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Margate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 1,054 | Compare → |
| Broward Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 84 | Compare → |
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
- #77 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
West Broward Academy is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Broward Academy
West Broward Academy is a public elementary school in Margate, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 716 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #821 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Broward Academy
What grades does West Broward Academy serve?
West Broward Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Broward Academy?
West Broward Academy has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broward Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broward Academy is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Broward Academy rank in FL?
West Broward Academy ranks #821 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is West Broward Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
West Broward Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 West Broward Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Broward Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is West Broward Academy a charter school?
Yes, West Broward Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Broward Academy a Title I school?
No, West Broward Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Broward Academy?
63.5% of students at West Broward Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (754) 702-2320
- Area population (ZIP 33063)
- 55,539
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 33063; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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