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Sawgrass Elementary School vs. Flamingo Elementary School

Should you attend Sawgrass Elementary School or Flamingo Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sawgrass Elementary School
12655 Nw 8th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Flamingo Elementary School
1130 Sw 133rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 877 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawgrass Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flamingo Elementary School ranks in the top 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 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
877 students
683 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sawgrass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Flamingo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sawgrass Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Flamingo Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sawgrass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Flamingo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sawgrass Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Broward School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Flamingo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Broward School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#567 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#1257 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sawgrass Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Flamingo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in FL)
59%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sawgrass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flamingo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sawgrass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flamingo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sawgrass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flamingo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Broward School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sawgrass Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Flamingo Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
39
Kindergarten Students
151
100
Grade 1 Students
134
101
Grade 2 Students
152
110
Grade 3 Students
137
110
Grade 4 Students
139
111
Grade 5 Students
122
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sawgrass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Flamingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sawgrass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Flamingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sawgrass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Flamingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sawgrass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Flamingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sawgrass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Flamingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Broward School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sawgrass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Flamingo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sawgrass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Flamingo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sawgrass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Flamingo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Broward School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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