Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cypress 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cypress Elementary School's student population of 733 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress Elementary 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 Cypress Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#2936 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
38%
Black
45%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Elementary School's ranking?
Cypress Elementary School is ranked #2936 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress Elementary School often compared to?
Cypress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcnab Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cypress Elementary School?
733 students attend Cypress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cypress Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Elementary School?
Cypress Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Elementary School offer ?
Cypress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Elementary School part of?
Cypress Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Attempted to send my kids to this school, I took them out. This school should be considered an ESOL school. The neighborhoods are bad, and the parents of the good neighborhoods refuse to send their children there. It's very frustrating not being zoned for a decent school.
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