Sunset Lakes Elementary School

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Sunset Lakes Elementary School ranks 417 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunset Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miramar, Florida, serving 743 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida, Sunset Lakes has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance and a diverse student population.

Academically, Sunset Lakes Elementary consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69-86% of Sunset Lakes students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 57-65% for Broward County and 53-60% for Florida. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 56% was also higher than the Broward County (52%) and Florida (53%) averages.

Sunset Lakes Elementary's diverse student population, with 18.98% White, 21.67% African American, 44.55% Hispanic, and 10.9% Asian students, is noteworthy, as it reflects the broader demographic trends in the Miramar area. This diversity, combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggests that Sunset Lakes is providing an equitable and inclusive learning environment. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.9% in 2019-2020 to 21.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Chapel Trail Elementary School, Coral Cove Elementary School, and other local schools. The relatively high per-student spending at Sunset Lakes, ranging from $10,349 to $13,189 over the past few years, suggests the school is well-resourced, but the variation in spending among nearby schools highlights the need for equitable resource distribution across the district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

18400 SW 25th St
Miramar, FL 33029

(754) 323-7650

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,596

Students who attend Sunset Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Glades Middle School
High:	Everglades High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 743

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.5%

African American:

21.7%

White:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunset Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 49^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.62. (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 Student population at Sunset Lakes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.5%), African American (21.7%), White (19%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Lakes Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 54^th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Sunset Lakes Elementary School employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Lakes Elementary School is $12,596, which is the 83^rd highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunset 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 Sunset Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	85.67	201^st	1688	88.1%
2007	89.18	124^th	1786	93.1%
2008	91.97	68^th	1789	96.2%
2009	87.21	160^th	1847	91.3%
2010	89.51	112^th	1919	94.2%
2011	84.13	248^th	1985	87.5%
2012	88.60	160^th	1984	91.9%
2013	83.16	286^th	2029	85.9%
2014	84.35	276^th	2064	86.6%
2016	87.25	213^th	2087	89.8%
2017	81.05	358^th	2112	83.0%
2018	77.87	432^nd	2118	79.6%
2019	81.40	368^th	2182	83.1%
2021	80.61	410^th	2247	81.8%
2022	77.28	473^rd	2219	78.7%
2023	85.23	279^th	2240	87.5%
2024	79.62	417^th	2256	81.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunset Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	242	128	42	305	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2003	242	128	42	305	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2004	269	140	46	420	1	n/a	n/a	0	876
2005	286	178	54	509	0	n/a	n/a	0	1027
2006	283	202	64	548	0	n/a	n/a	0	1097
2007	267	173	53	519	0	n/a	n/a	39	1051
2008	263	196	63	533	1	n/a	n/a	34	1090
2009	227	180	70	519	1	n/a	n/a	33	1030
2010	141	194	84	625	6	n/a	n/a	15	1065
2011	167	171	89	553	4	3	44	0	1031
2012	134	199	94	463	3	3	36	0	932
2013	131	178	87	428	2	2	27	0	855
2014	140	164	91	401	3	1	21	0	821
2015	143	175	89	425	1	4	15	0	852
2016	137	169	83	388	4	3	17	0	801
2017	136	181	98	410	8	2	18	0	853
2018	149	181	93	461	11	10	21	0	926
2019	147	178	91	441	7	9	27	0	900
2020	114	165	92	409	11	6	35	0	832
2021	111	167	95	398	11	2	30	0	814
2022	155	171	81	332	8	1	27	0	775
2023	141	161	81	331	4	1	24	0	743

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	717	35.0	20.5	13
2003	717	35.0	20.5	13
2004	876	47.0	18.6	12
2005	1027	58.0	17.7	12
2006	1097	73.0	15.0	10.5
2007	1051	65.0	16.2	12.6
2008	1090	67.5	16.1	12
2009	1030	81.4	15.4	15.8
2010	1065	61.5	17.3	21.5
2011	1031	62.8	16.4	23
2012	932	54.9	16.9	29.4
2013	855	51.0	16.7	28.5
2014	821	50.0	16.4	33.6
2015	852	50.0	17.0	33.6
2016	801	51.0	15.7	35.1
2017	853	54.0	15.7	33.5
2018	926	59.0	15.6	33.2
2019	900	54.0	16.6	29.4
2020	832	51.0	16.3	31.7
2021	814	48.0	16.9	29.1
2022	775	50.0	15.5	30.2
2023	743	46.0	16.1	37.6

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 Sunset Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	717	35.0	20.5	13
2003	717	35.0	20.5	13
2004	876	47.0	18.6	12
2005	1027	58.0	17.7	12
2006	1097	73.0	15.0	10.5
2007	1051	65.0	16.2	12.6
2008	1090	67.5	16.1	12
2009	1030	81.4	15.4	15.8
2010	1065	61.5	17.3	21.5
2011	1031	62.8	16.4	23
2012	932	54.9	16.9	29.4
2013	855	51.0	16.7	28.5
2014	821	50.0	16.4	33.6
2015	852	50.0	17.0	33.6
2016	801	51.0	15.7	35.1
2017	853	54.0	15.7	33.5
2018	926	59.0	15.6	33.2
2019	900	54.0	16.6	29.4
2020	832	51.0	16.3	31.7
2021	814	48.0	16.9	29.1
2022	775	50.0	15.5	30.2
2023	743	46.0	16.1	37.6

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 Sunset Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$365 (4.5%)	$7,725 (95.5%)	$8,090
2019	$1,089 (11.4%)	$8,461 (88.6%)	$9,550
2020	$735 (7.1%)	$9,688 (92.9%)	$10,423
2021	$800 (7.7%)	$9,549 (92.3%)	$10,349
2022	$2,821 (21.4%)	$10,368 (78.6%)	$13,189
2023	$2,349 (18.6%)	$10,247 (81.4%)	$12,596

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset 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 368^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 279^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	83	63	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	86	69	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	77	70	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	82	70	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	75	75
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	74	63	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)	50	56	6%
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	900	743	17.4%
African American	178	161	9.6%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	91	81	11%
Hispanic	441	331	24.9%
Pacific Islander	9	1	88.9%
White	147	141	4.1%
Two or More Races	27	24	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	37.6%	8.1%

Schools Near Sunset 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
Sunset Lakes Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	18400 SW 25th St	Miramar	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-7650	743	46	16.1	37.6%	141 (19.0%)	161 (21.7%)	331 (44.5%)	81 (10.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.2%)	79.6	417^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	279^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.5%	138	69.0	71.0	71.0				69.0	86.0	69.0				56.0						$12,596	$2,349	$10,247
Silver Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 SW 173rd Ave	Miramar	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7400	358	27	13.3	54.5%	28 (7.8%)	119 (33.2%)	188 (52.5%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	83.6	326^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.5%		78.8	431^st of 2240 public elementary schools	80.8%	105	68.0	72.0	77.0				68.0	72.0	89.0				70.0						$18,285	$4,081	$14,203
The Pembroke Pines Florida	Public, Charter	K-5	601 SW 172nd Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Fsu Lab School	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 499-4244	699	0	17.9	37.5%	137 (19.6%)	185 (26.5%)	316 (45.2%)	30 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	28 (4.0%)	91.7	120^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.7%		87.5	232^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%	112	84.0	76.0	82.0				87.0	79.0	80.0				70.0						$11,419	$181	$11,238
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines	Public, Charter	K-8	18800 Pines Blvd	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 703-2294	1,390	79	17.5	32.5%	144 (10.4%)	196 (14.1%)	943 (67.8%)	77 (5.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	23 (1.7%)	86.3	277^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.7%		85	289^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.1%	12	77.0	76.0	79.0	82.0	79.0	75.0	72.0	72.0	71.0	83.0	54.0	53.0	70.0	63.0	100.0	97.0	100.0	95.0	$9,533	$498	$9,034
Dolphin Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16450 Miramar Pkwy	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-8000	584	34	17.1	57.9%	55 (9.4%)	180 (30.8%)	276 (47.3%)	47 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	82.1	355^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.3%		73.8	539^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.9%	184	66.0	65.0	76.0				70.0	77.0	81.0				70.0						$13,279	$2,692	$10,587
Somerset Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	20801 Johnson St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	645	29	22.2	41.4%	40 (6.2%)	56 (8.7%)	499 (77.4%)	37 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	93.3	83^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	96.3%		92.6	103^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	95.4%	20	79.0	81.0	81.0				95.0	86.0	80.0				71.0						$8,841	$467	$8,374
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	347	14	24.7	39.5%	25 (7.2%)	29 (8.4%)	271 (78.1%)	12 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	93.9	76^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.9	99^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.6%	23	80.0	84.0	84.0				82.0	96.0	89.0				72.0						$9,328	$743	$8,585
Silver Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 SW 160th Ave	Miramar	33027	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 323-7550	360	28	12.8	55.3%	29 (8.1%)	142 (39.4%)	153 (42.5%)	21 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	60.3	854^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	888^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%	34	61.0	53.0	55.0				84.0	59.0	59.0				48.0						$17,165	$2,667	$14,497
Panther Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 NW 172nd Ave	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6850	380	28	13.6	38.2%	60 (15.8%)	63 (16.6%)	230 (60.5%)	19 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	67.9	683^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	69.7%		71.4	601^st of 2240 public elementary schools	73.2%	82	61.0	53.0	75.0				61.0	61.0	69.0				60.0						$16,276	$2,699	$13,577
Chapel Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19595 Taft St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5000	739	42	17.5	38.3%	145 (19.6%)	97 (13.1%)	450 (60.9%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	81	381^st of 2256 public elementary schools	83.1%		75.6	493^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	78.0%	112	71.0	68.0	69.0				77.0	83.0	65.0				61.0						$11,810	$1,754	$10,057

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Lakes Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Sunset Lakes Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 22% African American, 19% White, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Sunset Lakes Elementary School in?

Broward

Is Sunset Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Sunset Lakes Elementary School ranks 417^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sunset Lakes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Glades Middle School
High : Everglades High School

How many students attend Sunset Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Sunset Lakes Elementary School.

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