Serving 1,054 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Margate Elementary School's student population of 1,054 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margate 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 Margate Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1868 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
42%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
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 Margate Elementary School's ranking?
Margate Elementary School is ranked #1868 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Margate Elementary School often compared to?
Margate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Margate Elementary School?
1,054 students attend Margate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Margate Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margate Elementary School?
Margate Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margate Elementary School offer ?
Margate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margate Elementary School part of?
Margate Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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