From David Volz
The Florida Department of Education released district grades – which shows that Broward County Public Schools are an “A” rated school district. This is the first time since 2011 that BCPS has reached this milestone.
In addition, the state also released grades earned by individual schools. In 2024, 98% of the District’s traditional schools either maintained or increased their school grade. BCPS is excited to have earned 82 “A” grades, 62 “B” grades” and 69 “C” grades. This marks the first time since the state began assigning grades to schools in 1999 that BCPS has no “D” or “F” schools.
Seven schools improved from a C grade in 2023 to an A grade in 2024.
This includes Croissant Park Elementary School, Margate Elementary School, Nova Middle School, Palmview Elementary School, Peters Elementary School, Sanders Park Elementary School and Stephen Foster Elementary School.
Walker Elementary School improved two letter grades increasing from an F grade in 2023 to a C in 2024.
Four schools improved from a D grade in 2023 to a B grade in 2024. This includes Blanche Ely High School, Deerfield Park Elementary School, Oakridge Elementary School and Robert C. Markham Elementary. Seven schools improved from a D grade in 2023 to a C grade in 2024.
This includes Broward Estates Elementary School, Castle Hill Elementary School, Colbert Elementary School, Dillard Elementary School, McNicol Middle School, Park Ridge Elementary School and Village Elementary School.
“We are incredibly proud to have earned an “A” grade from the state – a goal we have been working hard to achieve,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “This accomplishment highlights the outstanding progress we have made and assures parents that we are providing a high-quality education for their children. I commend our teachers, administrators and staff for their commitment to students’ learning; our students and families for their drive and determination to succeed; and our School Board for its continued support and guidance.”
