Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sea Castle 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 98% 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: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sea Castle Elementary School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sea Castle 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 Sea Castle Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#2061 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
70%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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 Sea Castle Elementary School's ranking?
Sea Castle Elementary School is ranked #2061 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sea Castle Elementary School often compared to?
Sea Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Cove Elementary School, Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sea Castle Elementary School?
822 students attend Sea Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sea Castle Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sea Castle Elementary School?
Sea Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sea Castle Elementary School offer ?
Sea Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sea Castle Elementary School part of?
Sea Castle Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
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