Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Broward Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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West Broward Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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West Broward Academy's student population of 654 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
West Broward Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Broward Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2233 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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West Broward Academy is ranked #2233 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Broward Academy?
654 students attend West Broward Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Broward Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Broward Academy?
West Broward Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Broward Academy offer ?
West Broward Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Broward Academy part of?
West Broward Academy is part of Broward School District.
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