Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

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Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ranks 1275 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pasadena Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, serving 478 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pasadena Lakes Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic majority (52.51%) and notable African American (26.36%) and White (10.25%) populations. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2019-2020 to 34.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's test scores are generally below the Broward County and Florida state averages, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates of 47% in English Language Arts and 45% in math, compared to 57% and 65% for Broward, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.53% to 72.38%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Charter School of Excellence at Davie and Renaissance Charter School at Cooper City, Pasadena Lakes Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings. Despite the school's higher spending per student, which has increased from $11,729 in 2019-2020 to $14,904 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes do not reflect this investment, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8801 Pasadena Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

(754) 323-6900

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1275^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,904

Students who attend Pasadena Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Pines Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.5%

African American:

26.4%

White:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 117^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.62. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.5%), African American (26.4%), White (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pasadena Lakes Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 16^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Pasadena Lakes Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pasadena Lakes Elementary School is $14,904, which is the 30^th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pasadena Lakes 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 Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	63.53	629^th	1688	62.7%
2007	49.74	954^th	1786	46.6%
2008	51.31	919^th	1789	48.6%
2009	53.41	913^th	1847	50.6%
2010	58.03	864^th	1919	55.0%
2011	52.60	986^th	1985	50.3%
2012	48.91	1020^th	1984	48.6%
2013	53.23	937^th	2029	53.8%
2014	43.01	1184^th	2064	42.6%
2016	34.82	1381^st	2087	33.8%
2017	39.55	1293^rd	2112	38.8%
2018	47.36	1123^rd	2118	47.0%
2019	53.68	997^th	2182	54.3%
2021	33.23	1485^th	2247	33.9%
2022	56.13	932^nd	2219	58.0%
2023	53.75	998^th	2240	55.4%
2024	42.62	1275^th	2256	43.5%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a teacher
Friday, September 16, 2016

This is a really good school. The teachers and principals really have a heart for the children and families. My son who is in the 4th grade is so excited every moorning to go to school. I am glad I live in the neighborhood. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	486	84	10	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	623
1989	508	87	16	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
1990	536	94	21	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
1991	596	109	20	82	0	n/a	n/a	0	807
1992	730	113	21	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	970
1993	530	113	21	99	6	n/a	n/a	0	769
1994	562	108	23	138	3	n/a	n/a	0	834
1995	526	111	29	175	4	n/a	n/a	0	845
1996	526	111	29	175	4	n/a	n/a	0	845
1997	541	127	25	196	7	n/a	n/a	0	896
1998	520	127	27	209	3	n/a	n/a	0	886
1999	512	125	35	236	1	n/a	n/a	0	909
2000	471	135	34	274	1	n/a	n/a	0	915
2001	440	146	30	296	0	n/a	n/a	0	912
2002	406	139	34	333	3	n/a	n/a	0	915
2003	406	139	34	333	3	n/a	n/a	0	915
2004	359	150	24	339	4	n/a	n/a	0	876
2005	345	146	29	325	3	n/a	n/a	0	848
2006	317	158	21	339	1	n/a	n/a	0	836
2007	291	159	22	322	3	n/a	n/a	25	822
2008	237	141	21	303	5	n/a	n/a	20	727
2009	231	157	14	296	4	n/a	n/a	25	727
2010	176	174	25	340	9	n/a	n/a	13	737
2011	185	189	32	342	8	0	17	0	773
2012	178	177	29	312	7	0	17	0	720
2013	141	154	20	275	7	0	16	0	613
2014	133	152	17	256	6	0	19	0	583
2015	123	140	22	260	3	0	20	0	568
2016	107	138	25	249	6	0	26	0	551
2017	97	111	33	269	4	2	29	0	545
2018	92	97	39	269	4	0	30	0	531
2019	89	100	43	287	5	0	31	0	555
2020	106	106	44	256	4	0	22	0	538
2021	102	121	40	217	4	0	18	0	502
2022	39	119	34	240	3	0	17	0	452
2023	49	126	32	251	3	0	17	0	478

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 Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	623	34.0	18.3	22.2
1989	660	37.0	17.8	20
1990	701	39.0	17.9	13.8
1991	807	41.0	19.6	20.8
1992	970	49.0	19.7	15.8
1993	769	41.0	18.8	22.9
1994	834	45.0	18.5	24.3
1995	845	50.0	16.9	23.7
1996	845	50.0	16.9	23.7
1997	896	49.0	18.3	19.9
1998	886	46.0	19.3	24
1999	909	54.0	16.8	31.2
2000	915	53.0	17.3	34.9
2001	912	56.0	16.3	35.4
2002	915	59.0	15.5	37.4
2003	915	59.0	15.5	37.4
2004	876	58.0	15.1	38.9
2005	848	59.0	14.4	37.5
2006	836	60.0	13.9	36.1
2007	822	59.0	13.9	44.9
2008	727	54.5	13.3	48.4
2009	727	60.7	14.5	50.9
2010	737	45.0	16.3	58.6
2011	773	53.0	14.5	61.8
2012	720	48.0	15.0	63.8
2013	613	45.0	13.6	64.4
2014	583	48.0	12.1	68.6
2015	568	46.0	12.3	70.4
2016	551	44.0	12.5	71.9
2017	545	42.0	12.9	74.7
2018	531	44.0	12.0	76.5
2019	555	39.0	14.2	68.6
2020	538	35.0	15.3	73.6
2021	502	33.0	15.2	66.5
2022	452	31.0	14.5	67.9
2023	478	33.0	14.4	72.4

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 Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	623	34.0	18.3	22.2
1989	660	37.0	17.8	20
1990	701	39.0	17.9	13.8
1991	807	41.0	19.6	20.8
1992	970	49.0	19.7	15.8
1993	769	41.0	18.8	22.9
1994	834	45.0	18.5	24.3
1995	845	50.0	16.9	23.7
1996	845	50.0	16.9	23.7
1997	896	49.0	18.3	19.9
1998	886	46.0	19.3	24
1999	909	54.0	16.8	31.2
2000	915	53.0	17.3	34.9
2001	912	56.0	16.3	35.4
2002	915	59.0	15.5	37.4
2003	915	59.0	15.5	37.4
2004	876	58.0	15.1	38.9
2005	848	59.0	14.4	37.5
2006	836	60.0	13.9	36.1
2007	822	59.0	13.9	44.9
2008	727	54.5	13.3	48.4
2009	727	60.7	14.5	50.9
2010	737	45.0	16.3	58.6
2011	773	53.0	14.5	61.8
2012	720	48.0	15.0	63.8
2013	613	45.0	13.6	64.4
2014	583	48.0	12.1	68.6
2015	568	46.0	12.3	70.4
2016	551	44.0	12.5	71.9
2017	545	42.0	12.9	74.7
2018	531	44.0	12.0	76.5
2019	555	39.0	14.2	68.6
2020	538	35.0	15.3	73.6
2021	502	33.0	15.2	66.5
2022	452	31.0	14.5	67.9
2023	478	33.0	14.4	72.4

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 Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,453 (12.9%)	$9,777 (87.1%)	$11,230
2019	$1,562 (13.5%)	$10,024 (86.5%)	$11,585
2020	$1,509 (12.9%)	$10,220 (87.1%)	$11,729
2021	$1,569 (12.5%)	$10,957 (87.5%)	$12,526
2022	$3,824 (24.7%)	$11,680 (75.3%)	$15,503
2023	$3,068 (20.6%)	$11,835 (79.4%)	$14,904

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 997^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 998^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasadena Lakes Elementary School)	66	50	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Lakes Elementary School)	70	58	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasadena Lakes Elementary School)	49	57	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Lakes Elementary School)	66	67	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasadena Lakes Elementary School)	57	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Science (Pasadena Lakes Elementary School)	44	69	25%
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	555	478	13.9%
African American	100	126	26%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	43	32	25.6%
Hispanic	287	251	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	49	44.9%
Two or More Races	31	17	45.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.6%	72.4%	3.7%

Schools Near Pasadena Lakes 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
Pasadena Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8801 Pasadena Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-6900	478	33	14.4	72.4%	49 (10.3%)	126 (26.4%)	251 (52.5%)	32 (6.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	42.6	1275^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.5%		53.8	998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.4%	277	47.0	38.0	53.0				45.0	56.0	57.0				64.0						$14,904	$3,068	$11,835
Charter School Of Excellence At Davie	Public, Charter	K-5	2801 N University Dr	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 433-8838	265	16	16.5	54.3%	20 (7.5%)	106 (40.0%)	129 (48.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	68.9	661^st of 2256 public elementary schools	70.7%		76	482^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.5%	179	61.0	59.0	83.0				63.0	56.0	72.0				66.0						$9,380	$343	$9,037
Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City	Public, Charter	K-8	2800 North Palm Ave	Cooper City	33026	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 668-2500	1,204	59	20.3	39.1%	138 (11.5%)	236 (19.6%)	711 (59.1%)	77 (6.4%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	36 (3.0%)	79.6	414^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.6%		67.6	670^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.1%	256	63.0	69.0	72.0	77.0	68.0	75.0	75.0	72.0	69.0	64.0	79.0	83.0	68.0	45.0	84.0	100.0	98.0	84.0	$7,830	$98	$7,732
Championship Academy Of Distinction At Davie	Public, Charter	K-8	3367 N University Dr	Davie	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 362-3415	400	8	50.0	49.3%	31 (7.8%)	70 (17.5%)	280 (70.0%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	40.5	1332^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	41.0%		40.7	1315^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%	17	44.0	54.0	43.0	57.0	51.0	43.0	36.0	72.0	36.0	55.0	55.0	32.0	21.0	22.0	63.0			64.0	$6,888	$320	$6,569
Atlantic Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	K-3	9893 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(754) 263-2700	84	6	14.0	3.6%	13 (15.5%)	23 (27.4%)	48 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	75.0						83.0												$10,313	$933	$9,379
Pines Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10300 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7100	500	31	16.1	68.2%	44 (8.8%)	197 (39.4%)	240 (48.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	27.9	1685^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%		23.9	1773^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%	88	45.0	43.0	42.0				60.0	39.0	40.0				32.0						$13,877	$2,715	$11,163
Embassy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10905 SE Lake Blvd	Cooper City	33026	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5550	1,266	67	19.0	22.5%	582 (46.0%)	49 (3.9%)	471 (37.2%)	105 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.5%)	90.3	173^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.3%		93.7	72^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	96.8%	101	75.0	80.0	74.0				77.0	87.0	79.0				75.0						$9,318	$1,161	$8,157
Boulevard Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7201 Johnson St	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-4950	594	37	16.0	73.2%	52 (8.8%)	136 (22.9%)	373 (62.8%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.9%)	28.6	1659^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.5%		37.1	1413^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.9%	246	43.0	45.0	36.0				49.0	59.0	34.0				33.0						$13,470	$3,208	$10,262
Sheridan Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2310 N 70th Ter	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7350	494	30	16.7	68.4%	123 (24.9%)	85 (17.2%)	249 (50.4%)	24 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	51.2	1069^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.6%		62	795^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.5%	274	54.0	41.0	59.0				64.0	51.0	59.0				51.0						$13,686	$2,853	$10,834
Renaissance Charter Schools At Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	10501 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33026	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 862-1283	874	57	15.3	74.4%	43 (4.9%)	405 (46.3%)	387 (44.3%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.1%)	36.1	1456^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		40.7	1316^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.3%	140	46.0	46.0	42.0				53.0	53.0	53.0				37.0						$7,515	$507	$7,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Pasadena Lakes Elementary School

Is Pasadena Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Pasadena Lakes Elementary School ranks 1275^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Students who attend Pasadena Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pines Middle School

What district is Pasadena Lakes Elementary School in?

Broward

What is the racial makeup of Pasadena Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Pasadena Lakes Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 26% African American, 10% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Pasadena Lakes Elementary School.

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