Margate Elementary School

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Margate Elementary School ranks 914 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Margate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Margate, Florida, serving 1,023 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Broward District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Margate Elementary School has a diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American (38.91%) and Hispanic (33.14%) students compared to state and district averages. The school's academic performance has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking ranging from 914 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1,696 out of 2,247 in 2020-2021. Its School Digger rating has also varied from 1 to 3 stars out of 5. One concerning trend is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2019-2020 to 38% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than state and district averages. Margate Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are generally lower than the Broward District and Florida state averages, though its 4th-grade Math proficiency rate (69%) was higher than the district (63%) and state (58%) in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, Renaissance Charter School at Coral Springs and Rise Academy School of Science and Technology outperform Margate Elementary in both academic proficiency and statewide rankings, despite being in the same district. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as James S. Hunt Elementary and Atlantic West Elementary, also tend to have lower academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings, similar to Margate Elementary. Addressing the root causes of high absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Margate Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6300 NW 18th St
Margate, FL 33063

(754) 322-6900

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
914^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,616

Students who attend Margate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Margate Middle School
High:	Coral Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,023

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.9%

Hispanic:

33.1%

White:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Margate Elementary School ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 90^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Margate Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.9%), Hispanic (33.1%), White (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margate Elementary School is 17, which is the 87^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Margate Elementary School employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margate Elementary School is $12,616, which is the 81^st highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Margate Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Margate Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	60.19	684^th	1688	59.5%
2007	53.77	875^th	1786	51.0%
2008	52.64	892^nd	1789	50.1%
2009	34.63	1308^th	1847	29.2%
2010	47.33	1092^nd	1919	43.1%
2011	40.82	1254^th	1985	36.8%
2012	42.29	1169^th	1984	41.1%
2013	39.97	1225^th	2029	39.6%
2014	45.34	1127^th	2064	45.4%
2016	37.58	1325^th	2087	36.5%
2017	42.74	1219^th	2112	42.3%
2018	42.58	1231^st	2118	41.9%
2019	52.56	1022^nd	2182	53.2%
2021	25.22	1696^th	2247	24.5%
2022	38.67	1358^th	2219	38.8%
2023	38.56	1373^rd	2240	38.7%
2024	57.35	914^th	2256	59.5%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Margate Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	537	125	10	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	709
1989	578	131	12	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	756
1990	638	118	12	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	812
1991	705	101	21	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	885
1992	777	122	19	72	0	n/a	n/a	0	990
1993	829	147	30	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1994	810	131	23	97	0	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1995	861	119	29	132	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1996	861	119	29	132	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1997	904	123	30	144	3	n/a	n/a	0	1204
1998	884	131	38	161	6	n/a	n/a	0	1220
1999	863	170	43	178	8	n/a	n/a	0	1262
2000	794	200	53	192	1	n/a	n/a	0	1240
2001	733	196	48	235	1	n/a	n/a	0	1213
2002	602	181	36	223	5	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2003	602	181	36	223	5	n/a	n/a	0	1047
2004	577	226	31	254	4	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2005	573	242	37	282	6	n/a	n/a	0	1140
2006	547	261	43	290	6	n/a	n/a	0	1147
2007	420	261	40	258	6	n/a	n/a	42	1027
2008	385	292	50	253	5	n/a	n/a	47	1032
2009	374	276	58	266	2	n/a	n/a	45	1021
2010	345	327	67	285	3	n/a	n/a	56	1083
2011	313	362	65	301	4	3	39	0	1087
2012	312	354	58	261	3	2	26	0	1016
2013	283	293	56	227	1	2	28	0	890
2014	295	310	52	243	1	3	31	0	935
2015	319	318	54	254	1	4	34	0	984
2016	309	346	42	285	2	3	37	0	1024
2017	291	373	44	299	2	3	41	0	1053
2018	263	378	40	312	2	5	50	0	1050
2019	244	370	30	321	2	3	53	0	1023
2020	225	416	29	329	3	3	49	0	1054
2021	230	393	29	306	3	2	50	0	1013
2022	216	386	26	333	3	2	45	0	1011
2023	205	398	25	339	2	3	51	0	1023

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	709	31.0	22.8	24.3
1989	756	38.0	19.8	22.6
1990	812	38.0	21.3	21.7
1991	885	39.0	22.6	21.1
1992	990	44.0	22.5	18.4
1993	1082	45.0	24.0	17.2
1994	1061	47.0	22.6	20.5
1995	1142	48.0	23.8	17
1996	1142	48.0	23.8	17
1997	1204	50.0	24.1	14.9
1998	1220	51.0	23.9	15.4
1999	1262	51.0	24.7	26.5
2000	1240	56.0	22.1	29.5
2001	1213	53.0	22.9	30.3
2002	1047	48.0	21.8	33.5
2003	1047	48.0	21.8	33.5
2004	1092	54.0	20.2	34.2
2005	1140	61.0	18.7	38.4
2006	1147	65.0	17.6	35.1
2007	1027	64.0	16.0	43.8
2008	1032	63.5	16.3	42.7
2009	1021	77.7	16.0	49
2010	1083	61.0	17.7	60
2011	1087	65.0	16.7	59.2
2012	1016	57.0	17.8	63.4
2013	890	58.0	15.3	60
2014	935	58.0	16.1	68
2015	984	61.0	16.1	70.4
2016	1024	59.0	17.3	69.2
2017	1053	67.0	15.7	71.2
2018	1050	68.0	15.4	73.7
2019	1023	59.0	17.3	67.4
2020	1054	59.0	17.8	67.7
2021	1013	57.0	17.7	66.7
2022	1011	63.0	16.0	64.8
2023	1023	60.0	17.0	68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Margate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	709	31.0	22.8	24.3
1989	756	38.0	19.8	22.6
1990	812	38.0	21.3	21.7
1991	885	39.0	22.6	21.1
1992	990	44.0	22.5	18.4
1993	1082	45.0	24.0	17.2
1994	1061	47.0	22.6	20.5
1995	1142	48.0	23.8	17
1996	1142	48.0	23.8	17
1997	1204	50.0	24.1	14.9
1998	1220	51.0	23.9	15.4
1999	1262	51.0	24.7	26.5
2000	1240	56.0	22.1	29.5
2001	1213	53.0	22.9	30.3
2002	1047	48.0	21.8	33.5
2003	1047	48.0	21.8	33.5
2004	1092	54.0	20.2	34.2
2005	1140	61.0	18.7	38.4
2006	1147	65.0	17.6	35.1
2007	1027	64.0	16.0	43.8
2008	1032	63.5	16.3	42.7
2009	1021	77.7	16.0	49
2010	1083	61.0	17.7	60
2011	1087	65.0	16.7	59.2
2012	1016	57.0	17.8	63.4
2013	890	58.0	15.3	60
2014	935	58.0	16.1	68
2015	984	61.0	16.1	70.4
2016	1024	59.0	17.3	69.2
2017	1053	67.0	15.7	71.2
2018	1050	68.0	15.4	73.7
2019	1023	59.0	17.3	67.4
2020	1054	59.0	17.8	67.7
2021	1013	57.0	17.7	66.7
2022	1011	63.0	16.0	64.8
2023	1023	60.0	17.0	68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Margate Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$976 (11.9%)	$7,203 (88.1%)	$8,179
2019	$1,366 (15.2%)	$7,591 (84.7%)	$8,958
2020	$860 (9.0%)	$8,665 (91.0%)	$9,525
2021	$1,026 (10.6%)	$8,648 (89.4%)	$9,674
2022	$2,382 (21.0%)	$8,972 (79.0%)	$11,354
2023	$2,622 (20.8%)	$9,994 (79.2%)	$12,616

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1022^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1373^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margate Elementary School)	53	48	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margate Elementary School)	64	47	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Margate Elementary School)	54	46	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margate Elementary School)	64	54	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Margate Elementary School)	53	50	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margate Elementary School)	66	51	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Margate Elementary School)	53	41	12%
5th Grade Science (Broward)	49	46	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1023	1023
African American	370	398	7.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	30	25	16.7%
Hispanic	321	339	5.6%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	244	205	16%
Two or More Races	53	51	3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.4%	68.4%	1.1%

Schools Near Margate Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Margate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6300 NW 18th St	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6900	1,023	60	17.0	68.4%	205 (20.0%)	398 (38.9%)	339 (33.1%)	25 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (5.0%)	57.4	914^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.5%		38.6	1373^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%	459	55.0	57.0	52.0				59.0	69.0	62.0				50.0						$12,616	$2,622	$9,994
West Broward Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5281 Coconut Creek Pkwy	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 702-2320	654	24	27.2	69.3%	38 (5.8%)	338 (51.7%)	246 (37.6%)	8 (1.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	27.4	1704^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.5%		33.1	1519^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.2%	185	44.0	50.0	41.0	55.0	65.0	52.0	47.0	47.0	31.0	26.0	45.0	50.0	17.0	36.0	71.0		94.0	69.0	$9,300	$1,558	$7,742
Liberty Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2450 Banks Rd	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-6750	732	45	16.2	73.2%	84 (11.5%)	401 (54.8%)	196 (26.8%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (5.1%)	40.3	1340^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.6%		39.4	1350^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.7%	10	46.0	48.0	56.0				49.0	58.0	50.0				37.0						$11,967	$2,792	$9,176
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology	Public, Charter	K-8	6101 NW 31st St	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 968-7977	336	20	17.2	69.3%	25 (7.4%)	252 (75.0%)	47 (14.0%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	74.8	530^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.5%		70.3	626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%	96	74.0	56.0	59.0	66.0	76.0	75.0	85.0	76.0	68.0	77.0	92.0	98.0	55.0	38.0			100.0	92.0	$8,661	$405	$8,256
Atlantic West Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	301 NW 69th Ter	Margate	33063	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-5300	622	40	15.5	76.7%	42 (6.8%)	363 (58.4%)	184 (29.6%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.4%)	25.1	1762^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	21.9%		28.5	1651^st of 2240 public elementary schools	26.3%	111	44.0	41.0	43.0				50.0	43.0	34.0				33.0						$14,405	$3,331	$11,074
Renaissance Charter School At Coral Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	6250 W Sample Rd	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 369-1179	1,537	89	16.9	57.7%	299 (19.5%)	482 (31.4%)	630 (41.0%)	68 (4.4%)	3 (0.2%)	8 (0.5%)	47 (3.1%)	66.8	702^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	68.9%		73.8	538^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.0%	164	59.0	60.0	63.0	69.0	68.0	70.0	72.0	67.0	62.0	71.0	69.0	84.0	47.0	56.0	95.0	100.0	88.0	88.0	$8,208	$312	$7,896
Broward Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	1400 NW 44th Ave	Coconut Creek	33066	Broward County	Broward	No	No	Yes	No	(754) 321-6050	113	0		2.7%	14 (12.4%)	47 (41.6%)	35 (31.0%)	14 (12.4%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	69.4	650^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.2%		74	527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%	123	88.0	84.0	64.0				56.0	63.0	45.0				55.0						$12,748	$00	$12,748
Somerset Academy Riverside	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Riverside Dr	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 255-9740	328	17	19.2	68.0%	56 (17.1%)	108 (32.9%)	153 (46.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.5%)	35.3	1480^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.4%		41.1	1301^st of 2240 public elementary schools	41.9%	179	46.0	58.0	48.0				48.0	42.0	45.0				36.0						$11,019	$1,233	$9,786
Coconut Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 NW 45th Ave	Coconut Creek	33066	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5800	475	29	16.3	65.7%	131 (27.6%)	198 (41.7%)	113 (23.8%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	43	1267^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		35.4	1460^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.8%	193	47.0	47.0	69.0				54.0	47.0	49.0				41.0						$14,820	$3,585	$11,236
James S. Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 NW 35th Ct	Coral Springs	33065	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-6500	502	31	16.1	76.3%	24 (4.8%)	293 (58.4%)	169 (33.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	35.6	1471^st of 2256 public elementary schools	34.8%		30.3	1603^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.4%	132	54.0	45.0	42.0				54.0	48.0	31.0				50.0						$13,317	$2,717	$10,600

Frequently Asked Questions about Margate Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Margate Elementary School?

Students at Margate Elementary School are 39% African American, 33% Hispanic, 20% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Margate Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Margate Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Margate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margate Middle School
High : Coral Springs High School

Is Margate Elementary School a good school?

Margate Elementary School ranks 914^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Margate Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,023 students attended Margate Elementary School.

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