Serving 1,360 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Central Charter 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Charter School's student population of 1,360 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Central Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Charter School is 0.12, 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
#2497 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Charter School's ranking?
Central Charter School is ranked #2497 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Central Charter School often compared to?
Central Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Central Charter School?
1,360 students attend Central Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Central Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Central Charter School offer ?
Central Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Charter School part of?
Central Charter School is part of Broward School District.
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