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Broward County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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600 SE 3rd Ave, 10th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Broward County
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PH: (754) 321-2600
FAX: (754) 321-2783

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 248,634 students
  • 296 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Math
 80% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Math
 79% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

Science
 45% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2009.

Math
 61% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 55% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Math
 67% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2009.

Science
 42% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 41% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 46% (2009)
 47% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 37% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Science
 35% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
  • Students must pass the grade 10 FCAT in order to graduate.
  • The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
  • Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

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 FCAT Writing Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 4

Writing
 89% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Writing
 94% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Writing
 83% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2009.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10.
  • The Writing is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
  • The FCAT Writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3.5 and above to meet state standards.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers11%9%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1212
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees39%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1715
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black37%23%
White30%46%
Hispanic26%25%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
Multiracial3%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program144%46%
Students with disabilities214%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)211%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)28%13%
Gifted students23%4%
Gifted students (middle)26%7%
Gifted students (high school)25%5%
English language learners210%11%
English language learners (middle)27%6%
English language learners (high school)28%5%
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Attendance and Completion
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students absent more than 21 days6%7%
Students absent more than 21 days (middle)10%10%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)20%15%
Stability rate94%94%
Stability rate (middle)95%94%
Stability rate (high school)91%92%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,620$8,514
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Student and staff support11%11%
Administration11%9%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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