Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castle Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Castle Hill Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castle Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Hill Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3404 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
93%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Castle Hill Elementary School is ranked #3404 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Castle Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Castle Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Castle Hill Elementary School?
557 students attend Castle Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Castle Hill Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Hill Elementary School?
Castle Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Castle Hill Elementary School offer ?
Castle Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Castle Hill Elementary School part of?
Castle Hill Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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