Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cypress Run Alternative Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 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 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Run Alternative Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cypress Run Alternative Center's student population of 38 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cypress Run Alternative Center is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
66%
21%
White
13%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cypress Run Alternative Center often compared to?
Cypress Run Alternative Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Charles Drew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Run Alternative Center?
The graduation rate of Cypress Run Alternative Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cypress Run Alternative Center?
38 students attend Cypress Run Alternative Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cypress Run Alternative Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress Run Alternative Center?
Cypress Run Alternative Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cypress Run Alternative Center offer ?
Cypress Run Alternative Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Cypress Run Alternative Center part of?
Cypress Run Alternative Center is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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