Bayview Elementary School

1175 Middle River Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bayview Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Bayview Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Choose the Best, Choose BCPS!

School Rankings

Bayview Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayview Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
#50 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
87%
52%
88%
52%
65-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
4%
21%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
(22-23)
19.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayview Elementary School's ranking?
Bayview Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bayview Elementary School often compared to?
Bayview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School, Harbordale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bayview Elementary School?
530 students attend Bayview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bayview Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayview Elementary School?
Bayview Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayview Elementary School offer ?
Bayview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayview Elementary School part of?
Bayview Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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