Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Whispering Pines Exceptional Education 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center's student population of 161 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center 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 Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is 0.68, 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
#3570 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center's ranking?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is ranked #3570 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center often compared to?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like The Quest Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
The graduation rate of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
161 students attend Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center offer ?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center part of?
Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center is part of Broward School District.
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