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Best Schools in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,797 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Sunset greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top high schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Plantation High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students
2. Stranahan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top middle schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1587 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top elementary schools in Sunset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stephen Foster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
2. New Life Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 122 Students
3. Meadowbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broward • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 719 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL has a total population of 4,244 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunset, 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 Sunset, 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
17.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunset, 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 Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL
How many schools are in Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Sunset, Fort Lauderdale, FL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,797 students in total.
How do schools in Sunset perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Sunset score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Sunset greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunset?
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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