Serving 1,072 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Quiet Waters 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,072 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quiet Waters Elementary School serves the northeast part of Deerfield Beach, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 9 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most students living within 2 miles of its edge and the furthest point about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quiet Waters Elementary School's student population of 1,072 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,072 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Quiet Waters Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quiet Waters Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1364 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
48%
38%
Black
27%
21%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quiet Waters Elementary School's ranking?
Quiet Waters Elementary School is ranked #1364 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Quiet Waters Elementary School often compared to?
Quiet Waters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winston Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Quiet Waters Elementary School?
1,072 students attend Quiet Waters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Quiet Waters Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quiet Waters Elementary School?
Quiet Waters Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quiet Waters Elementary School offer ?
Quiet Waters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quiet Waters Elementary School part of?
Quiet Waters Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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