South Broward Montessori Charter School

Summary:

South Broward Montessori Charter School is an elementary school in Hallandale Beach, Florida, serving 167 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Broward County school district.

The school faces several challenges, including a predominantly Hispanic student population (61.68%), a significant increase in chronic absenteeism (from 19.6% to 40.0%), and consistently lower test scores compared to both nearby charter and traditional public schools in the area. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in FAST/Math, compared to 61% in Broward County and 56% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.23% to 72.15% over the past three school years.

Despite the increased spending per student, from $7,717 in 2019-2020 to $10,533 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes at South Broward Montessori Charter School have not improved. In comparison, nearby charter schools like Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science and Ben Gamla Charter School significantly outperform South Broward Montessori Charter School in test scores and statewide rankings, suggesting that additional support and resources may be needed to address the challenges facing this school.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 520 NW 5th St
       Hallandale Beach, FL  33009


(954) 251-1443

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1658th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,533 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.7%
African American:
19.8%
White:
18.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Broward Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 153rd 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 28.66. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at South Broward Montessori Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.7%), African American (19.8%), White (18.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Broward Montessori Charter School is $10,533. 136 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Broward Montessori Charter 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 South Broward Montessori Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.36 1622nd 2112 23.2%
2018 26.51 1619th 2118 23.6%
2019 45.17 1196th 2182 45.2%
2021 43.78 1221st 2247 45.7%
2022 16.05 1969th 2219 11.3%
2023 27.42 1672nd 2240 25.4%
2024 28.66 1658th 2256 26.5%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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 South Broward Montessori Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 20 14 0 22 0 0 0 0 56
2015 18 26 2 47 0 0 0 0 93
2016 17 43 2 68 0 0 0 0 130
2017 19 41 2 84 0 0 0 0 146
2018 27 34 3 76 0 0 0 0 140
2019 22 38 0 90 0 0 0 0 150
2020 29 28 0 107 0 0 2 0 166
2021 26 34 0 98 0 0 0 0 158
2022 28 27 0 114 0 0 0 0 169
2023 31 33 0 103 0 0 0 0 167

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 South Broward Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 56 n/a n/a 10.7
2015 93 6.0 15.5 11.8
2016 130 9.0 14.4 50.8
2017 146 9.0 16.2 69.9
2018 140 14.0 10.0 57.9
2019 150 n/a n/a 72.7
2020 166 10.0 16.6 71.1
2021 158 8.0 19.7 72.2
2022 169 8.0 21.1 69.2
2023 167 0.0 n/a 69.5

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 South Broward Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 56 n/a n/a 10.7
2015 93 6.0 15.5 11.8
2016 130 9.0 14.4 50.8
2017 146 9.0 16.2 69.9
2018 140 14.0 10.0 57.9
2019 150 n/a n/a 72.7
2020 166 10.0 16.6 71.1
2021 158 8.0 19.7 72.2
2022 169 8.0 21.1 69.2
2023 167 0.0 n/a 69.5

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 South Broward Montessori Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $8,062 (100.0%) $8,062
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,128 (100.0%) $8,128
2020 $287 (3.7%) $7,431 (96.3%) $7,717
2021 $568 (7.2%) $7,328 (92.8%) $7,896
2022 $485 (5.7%) $8,002 (94.3%) $8,486
2023 $1,048 (9.9%) $9,485 (90.1%) $10,533

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Broward Montessori Charter 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 1196th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1672nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Broward Montessori Charter School)6138
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Broward Montessori Charter School)7423
 51%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Broward Montessori Charter School)5648
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Broward Montessori Charter School)3143
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Broward Montessori Charter School)5337
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Broward Montessori Charter School)4716
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (South Broward Montessori Charter School)4011
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4944
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5348
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students150167
 11.3%
African American3833
 13.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic90103
 14.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2231
 40.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%69.5%
 3.2%


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South Broward Montessori Charter School ranks 1658th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at South Broward Montessori Charter School are 62% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended South Broward Montessori Charter School.


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