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Best Schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 7,726 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top high schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Lauderdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students
2. Stranahan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top middle schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunrise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1242 Students
2. New River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1587 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top elementary schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Croissant Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
2. Walker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL has a total population of 4,943 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL
How many schools are in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 7,726 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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