Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cypress 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cypress Elementary School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cypress Elementary School 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 Cypress Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#2936 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
48%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Elementary School's ranking?
Cypress Elementary School is ranked #2936 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress Elementary School often compared to?
Cypress Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcnab Elementary School, Challenger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cypress Elementary School?
741 students attend Cypress Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cypress Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cypress Elementary School?
Cypress Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Elementary School offer ?
Cypress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Elementary School part of?
Cypress Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
2 5/17/2016
Attempted to send my kids to this school, I took them out. This school should be considered an ESOL school. The neighborhoods are bad, and the parents of the good neighborhoods refuse to send their children there. It's very frustrating not being zoned for a decent school.
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