Summary:
The 33009 zip code area of Broward County, Florida is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 traditional public schools, 1 alternative school, and 1 Montessori charter school. Overall, the schools in this area face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and large populations of economically disadvantaged students.
The standout school in the area is Hallandale High School, which has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 96.3% compared to the state and district. However, the school also struggles with a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 48.5%. In contrast, the Lanier-James Education Center alternative school has extremely low academic performance and a graduation rate of just 9.1%. The Montessori charter school, South Broward Montessori Charter School, performs slightly better than the traditional public elementary schools but still falls below district and state averages.
Across the schools, student populations are predominantly African American and Hispanic, with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with several schools reporting rates over 40%. Academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally low, with most schools well below the Broward district and Florida state averages, particularly in math and science. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, community-based approach to support the needs of these students and their families.
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