Robert C. Markham Elementary School

1501 Nw 15th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert C. Markham 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 15% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert C. Markham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Robert C. Markham Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Robert C. Markham 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 Robert C. Markham Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3519 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
48%
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23%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
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Black
61%
21%
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White
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36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert C. Markham Elementary School's ranking?
Robert C. Markham Elementary School is ranked #3519 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Robert C. Markham Elementary School often compared to?
Robert C. Markham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Robert C. Markham Elementary School?
522 students attend Robert C. Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Robert C. Markham Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert C. Markham Elementary School?
Robert C. Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Robert C. Markham Elementary School offer ?
Robert C. Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert C. Markham Elementary School part of?
Robert C. Markham Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

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Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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