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Pivot Charter School (Closed 2018)

8129 N Pine Island Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
Serving 114 students in grades 6-12, Pivot Charter 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
15-19%
57%
(16-17)
35-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
(16-17)
40-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pivot Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pivot Charter School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Pivot Charter School?
114 students attend Pivot Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pivot Charter School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pivot Charter School?
Pivot Charter School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pivot Charter School offer ?
Pivot Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pivot Charter School part of?
Pivot Charter School is part of Broward School District.

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