C+
Average
63/100

Watkins Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3520 SW 52ND AVE, Pembroke Park, FL 33023
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in Florida
Growth
B
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
399
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%22/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 72nd percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−12 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%27%reading +2 pts, math -6 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%35%reading -24 pts, math -13 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3520 SW 52ND AVE
City Pembroke Park
ZIP Code 33023
District 1200180
NCES School ID 120018000180
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33023

Understanding the community around Watkins Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,834
Per Capita Income $25,776
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $315,100
Median Rent $1,531
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Watkins Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 64.7%
Hispanic/Latino 28.8%
White 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 399
Teachers (FTE) 26.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Watkins Elementary School?
Watkins Elementary School has 399 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Watkins Elementary School serve?
Watkins Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Watkins Elementary School receive per student?
Watkins Elementary School receives $13,387 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Watkins Elementary School in 33023 ▼
Avg Home Value
$458,511
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,418
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
34.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026