Manatee Bay Elementary School

Summary:

Manatee Bay Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Weston, Florida, serving 1,071 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida, Manatee Bay consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Manatee Bay Elementary's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of 5th-grade students at Manatee Bay were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60% in Broward County and 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more balanced than many of the nearby schools, such as Imagine Charter School At Weston and Eagle Point Elementary School.

However, Manatee Bay Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.2% in 2019-2020 to 21.1% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and warrants further investigation, as high absenteeism can negatively impact academic achievement. Despite this challenge, Manatee Bay continues to excel, likely due to its higher level of per-student spending, which has increased from $8,622 in 2019-2020 to $10,758 in 2022-2023. This additional funding may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and the resources available to support student learning.

Detail:

Public K-5

19200 Manatee Isles Dr
Weston, FL 33332

(754) 323-6450

District: Broward

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,758

Students who attend Manatee Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Falcon Cove Middle School
High:	Cypress Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 1,043

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.7%

White:

21.2%

Asian:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Manatee Bay Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.35. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.7%), White (21.2%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manatee Bay Elementary School is 18.7. 135 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Manatee Bay Elementary School employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manatee Bay Elementary School is $10,758. 129 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Manatee Bay 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 Manatee Bay Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	90.49	111^th	1688	93.4%
2007	86.28	188^th	1786	89.5%
2008	90.77	89^th	1789	95.0%
2009	92.03	58^th	1847	96.9%
2010	89.83	106^th	1919	94.5%
2011	89.04	128^th	1985	93.6%
2012	92.83	81^st	1984	95.9%
2013	94.29	53^rd	2029	97.4%
2014	91.49	121^st	2064	94.1%
2016	90.23	141^st	2087	93.2%
2017	92.54	86^th	2112	95.9%
2018	92.59	89^th	2118	95.8%
2019	93.08	76^th	2182	96.5%
2021	90.41	174^th	2247	92.3%
2022	93.55	80^th	2219	96.4%
2023	94.87	48^th	2240	97.9%
2024	92.35	104^th	2256	95.4%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, April 5, 2013

We have been moving around the Country every two years and we had the opportunity to sent our kids to best school districts . This School was the worst experience that we had so far, teachers humiliating kids in front of others, sending them to walk under the sun with more than 100 degrees because they did not complete a homework or task, what is this ???? Please be aware to send your kids to this school. Not recommended at all. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Manatee Bay Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	505	35	29	353	0	n/a	n/a	0	922
2003	505	35	29	353	0	n/a	n/a	0	922
2004	583	56	40	492	1	n/a	n/a	0	1172
2005	604	70	44	571	1	n/a	n/a	0	1290
2006	628	69	59	602	1	n/a	n/a	0	1359
2007	599	74	67	607	2	n/a	n/a	18	1367
2008	597	78	65	606	2	n/a	n/a	17	1365
2009	563	77	68	537	3	n/a	n/a	23	1271
2010	525	73	79	532	4	n/a	n/a	38	1251
2011	636	65	81	415	4	0	34	0	1235
2012	489	64	74	521	2	0	31	0	1181
2013	404	72	78	611	0	0	21	0	1186
2014	375	71	96	618	0	0	19	0	1179
2015	366	65	101	619	0	0	17	0	1168
2016	349	55	118	637	5	0	14	0	1178
2017	299	53	130	651	5	0	15	0	1153
2018	276	53	138	707	7	1	23	0	1205
2019	297	60	155	658	8	1	29	0	1208
2020	291	77	138	648	8	1	38	0	1201
2021	244	65	121	585	6	0	30	0	1051
2022	229	69	120	580	5	1	42	0	1046
2023	232	68	114	621	3	0	33	0	1071
2024	221	57	116	612	2	0	35	0	1043

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 Manatee Bay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	922	44.0	21.0	5.2
2003	922	44.0	21.0	5.2
2004	1172	58.0	20.2	5.8
2005	1290	66.0	19.5	6.5
2006	1359	79.0	17.2	5.4
2007	1367	80.0	17.1	6.1
2008	1365	84.0	16.3	6.8
2009	1271	97.1	15.9	8.7
2010	1251	72.0	17.3	13.3
2011	1235	77.4	15.9	12.6
2012	1181	65.1	18.1	13.5
2013	1186	76.0	15.6	12.6
2014	1179	72.0	16.3	14.2
2015	1168	73.0	16.0	16.4
2016	1178	74.0	15.9	16.9
2017	1153	74.0	15.5	16.2
2018	1205	75.0	16.0	18.9
2019	1208	69.5	17.3	16.6
2020	1201	67.5	17.7	17.5
2021	1051	67.0	15.6	18.8
2022	1046	56.0	18.6	18.1
2023	1071	57.0	18.7	21.9
2024	1043	55.5	18.7	19

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 Manatee Bay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	922	44.0	21.0	5.2
2003	922	44.0	21.0	5.2
2004	1172	58.0	20.2	5.8
2005	1290	66.0	19.5	6.5
2006	1359	79.0	17.2	5.4
2007	1367	80.0	17.1	6.1
2008	1365	84.0	16.3	6.8
2009	1271	97.1	15.9	8.7
2010	1251	72.0	17.3	13.3
2011	1235	77.4	15.9	12.6
2012	1181	65.1	18.1	13.5
2013	1186	76.0	15.6	12.6
2014	1179	72.0	16.3	14.2
2015	1168	73.0	16.0	16.4
2016	1178	74.0	15.9	16.9
2017	1153	74.0	15.5	16.2
2018	1205	75.0	16.0	18.9
2019	1208	69.5	17.3	16.6
2020	1201	67.5	17.7	17.5
2021	1051	67.0	15.6	18.8
2022	1046	56.0	18.6	18.1
2023	1071	57.0	18.7	21.9
2024	1043	55.5	18.7	19

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 Manatee Bay Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$315 (3.9%)	$7,685 (96.1%)	$8,000
2019	$696 (8.5%)	$7,496 (91.5%)	$8,192
2020	$378 (4.4%)	$8,242 (95.6%)	$8,622
2021	$233 (2.4%)	$9,395 (97.6%)	$9,627
2022	$1,324 (13.6%)	$8,386 (86.4%)	$9,711
2023	$1,628 (15.1%)	$9,128 (84.8%)	$10,758

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manatee Bay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 76^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 48^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	84	82	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	91	84	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	85	86	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	85	89	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	67	61	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	87	85	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	59	58	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	85	79	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Manatee Bay Elementary School)	74	73	1%
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	1208	1071	11.3%
African American	60	68	13.3%
American Indian	8	3	62.5%
Asian	155	114	26.5%
Hispanic	658	621	5.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	297	232	21.9%
Two or More Races	29	33	13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.6%	21.9%	5.4%

Schools Near Manatee Bay 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
Manatee Bay Elementary School	Public	K-5	19200 Manatee Isles Dr	Weston	33332	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6450	1,043	56	18.7	19.0%	221 (21.2%)	57 (5.5%)	612 (58.7%)	116 (11.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.4%)	92.4	104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	95.4%		94.9	48^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%	56	72.0	81.0	85.0				80.0	86.0	82.0				79.0						$10,758	$1,628	$9,128
Everglades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Bonaventure Blvd	Weston	33331	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5600	884	50	17.6	17.4%	166 (18.8%)	33 (3.7%)	521 (58.9%)	148 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	94.5	61^st of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%		95.4	39^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.3%	22	84.0	85.0	80.0				89.0	90.0	92.0				70.0						$11,967	$1,875	$10,092
Franklin Academy F	Public, Charter	K-8	5000 SW 207th Terrace	Pembroke Pines	33332	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 315-0770	1,034	56	18.4	65.9%	80 (7.7%)	200 (19.3%)	709 (68.6%)	25 (2.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.5%)	39	1370^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.3%		37.2	1410^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.1%	40	54.0	69.0	53.0	51.0	58.0	49.0	50.0	55.0	27.0	38.0	49.0	47.0	26.0	35.0	95.0	83.0	95.0	69.0	$9,198	$642	$8,556
Country Isles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Country Isles Rd	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5250	816	50	16.3	27.0%	232 (28.4%)	55 (6.7%)	459 (56.3%)	40 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.4%)	80.2	402^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	82.2%		81.7	373^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.3%	29	65.0	76.0	64.0				72.0	80.0	70.0				64.0						$11,921	$2,055	$9,867
Indian Trace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Indian Trce	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6300	706	38	18.5	27.2%	215 (30.5%)	45 (6.4%)	391 (55.4%)	32 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	90.3	169^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.5%		89.6	178^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.1%	9	76.0	76.0	80.0				85.0	82.0	80.0				67.0						$10,264	$1,363	$8,900
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5900 SW 160th Ave	Southwest Ranches	33331	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-6100	700	40	17.5	29.9%	192 (27.4%)	45 (6.4%)	392 (56.0%)	50 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.7%)	90.1	176^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.2%		83.1	336^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.0%	160	71.0	72.0	80.0				82.0	78.0	87.0				75.0						$13,284	$2,121	$11,164
Greentree Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6301 SW 160th Ave	Southwest Ranches	33331	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 780-8733	282	0			29 (10.3%)	48 (17.0%)	193 (68.4%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	70.8	619^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.6%		73.1	555^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.2%	64	77.0	75.0	58.0	68.0	80.0	56.0	65.0	72.0	52.0	76.0	100.0		52.0	63.0				100.0	$7,997	$84	$7,914
Eagle Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Indian Trce	Weston	33326	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5500	1,232	62	19.8	29.9%	160 (13.0%)	63 (5.1%)	855 (69.4%)	106 (8.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	43 (3.5%)	94.5	60^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.3%		93.4	81^st of 2240 public elementary schools	96.4%	21	78.0	79.0	83.0				86.0	85.0	91.0				83.0						$9,795	$1,347	$8,448
Chapel Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19595 Taft St	Pembroke Pines	33029	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5000	642	35	18.3	34.9%	111 (17.3%)	87 (13.6%)	406 (63.2%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	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
Gator Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Glades Pkwy	Weston	33327	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-5850	1,192	62	19.2	17.0%	250 (21.0%)	32 (2.7%)	773 (64.8%)	100 (8.4%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (2.8%)	94.2	67^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.8	68^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	79.0	80.0	78.0				91.0	85.0	88.0				79.0						$9,686	$1,373	$8,312

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Bay Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Bay Elementary School?

Students at Manatee Bay Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 21% White, 11% Asian, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Manatee Bay Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,043 students attended Manatee Bay Elementary School.

Is Manatee Bay Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Manatee Bay Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 104^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Manatee Bay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Manatee Bay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Falcon Cove Middle School
High : Cypress Bay High School

What district is Manatee Bay Elementary School in?

Broward

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