Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mirror Lake Elementary School 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mirror Lake Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mirror Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mirror Lake Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#2275 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
54%
21%
White
11%
36%
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
62%
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 is Mirror Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Mirror Lake Elementary School is ranked #2275 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mirror Lake Elementary School?
605 students attend Mirror Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mirror Lake Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 Mirror Lake Elementary School?
Mirror Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mirror Lake Elementary School offer ?
Mirror Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mirror Lake Elementary School part of?
Mirror Lake Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
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