Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Broward Community Charter West 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)22%
32%
Black
(15-16)60%
23%
White
(15-16)12%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Broward Community Charter West?
270 students attend Broward Community Charter West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Broward Community Charter West students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broward Community Charter West?
Broward Community Charter West has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Broward Community Charter West offer ?
Broward Community Charter West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Broward Community Charter West part of?
Broward Community Charter West is part of Broward School District.
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