Atlantic West Elementary School
Tel:
(754)322-5300
- Atlantic West Elementary School serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Atlantic West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Atlantic West Elementary School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atlantic West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atlantic West Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2364 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 54% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 32% |
| Black | 53% | 22% |
| White | 13% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atlantic West Elementary School is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Margate Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Margate Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pompano Beach Margate Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1253 students
0.4 miles
500 Nw 65th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754)322-3800 0.4 6-8 1253 - Pompano Beach Morrow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
0.9 miles
408 Sw 76th Ter
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(754)322-7150 0.9 PK-5 484 - Pompano Beach Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 247 students
1.0 miles
7101 Kimberly Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954)718-5065 1.0 9-12 247 - Pompano Beach Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School At North Lauderd Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 765 students
1.0 miles
7101 Kimberly Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954)718-5065 1.0 K-8 765 - Pompano Beach North Lauderdale Pk-8 Grades: PK-8 | 674 students
1.2 miles
7500 Kimberly Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(754)322-7400 1.2 PK-8 674
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