Sunset Lakes Elementary School

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:
417th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,596 Help


Students who attend Sunset Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Glades Middle School
High:    Everglades High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  743

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.5%
African American:
21.7%
White:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 49th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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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...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset Lakes Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 54th best among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset Lakes Elementary School is $12,596, which is the 83rd 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 30th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.67 201st 1688 88.1%
2007 89.18 124th 1786 93.1%
2008 91.97 68th 1789 96.2%
2009 87.21 160th 1847 91.3%
2010 89.51 112th 1919 94.2%
2011 84.13 248th 1985 87.5%
2012 88.60 160th 1984 91.9%
2013 83.16 286th 2029 85.9%
2014 84.35 276th 2064 86.6%
2016 87.25 213th 2087 89.8%
2017 81.05 358th 2112 83.0%
2018 77.87 432nd 2118 79.6%
2019 81.40 368th 2182 83.1%
2021 80.61 410th 2247 81.8%
2022 77.28 473rd 2219 78.7%
2023 85.23 279th 2240 87.5%
2024 79.62 417th 2256 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 368th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 279th 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)8363
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)8669
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)7770
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)8270
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)7575
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)7463
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sunset Lakes Elementary School)5056
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students900743
 17.4%
African American178161
 9.6%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian9181
 11%
Hispanic441331
 24.9%
Pacific Islander91
 88.9%
White147141
 4.1%
Two or More Races2724
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%37.6%
 8.1%


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

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

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

Middle : Glades Middle School
High : Everglades High School

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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