Broward County Public Schools earns A-rated district status for 2nd consecutive year
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- <p data-start="177" data-end="533">On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Florida Department of Education released district grades showing Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has once again achieved an A-rated school district status.
- An impressive 96% of BCPS-operated schools either maintained or improved their school grade.
- BCPS earned 110 A grades, 69 B grades, and 34 C grades.
On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Florida Department of Education released district grades showing Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has once again achieved an A-rated school district status. This marks the second year in a row that BCPS has earned this distinction, reaffirming the District’s commitment to academic excellence and positive student outcomes.
In addition to district grades, the state also released individual school grades for the 2024/25 school year. An impressive 96% of BCPS-operated schools either maintained or improved their school grade. BCPS earned 110 A grades, 69 B grades, and 34 C grades. For the second consecutive year since the state began assigning grades in 1999, the district has no D or F-rated schools.
Key highlights from the announcement include:
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More than half of BCPS-operated schools are now A-rated.
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Out of Florida’s five largest school districts, BCPS is one of only two with no D or F-rated schools.
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Eight schools improved two letter grades, moving from a C in 2023/24 to an A in 2024/25. These schools are Cypress Elementary, Deerfield Beach High, Horizon Elementary, Liberty Elementary, North Side Elementary, Ramblewood Elementary, Rock Island Elementary, and Sunland Park Academy.
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26 schools improved from a B to an A grade.
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32 schools improved from a C to a B grade.
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The number of C-rated schools was cut in half, dropping from 70 in 2023/24 to 34 in 2024/25.
“This continued achievement not only validates the hard work within BCPS, but it also signals to families, businesses and the wider community that Broward County offers a top-tier public education system,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “This would not have been possible without the support of our School Board and it’s a direct reflection of the unwavering dedication, passion, and excellence demonstrated every day by our MVPs – our exceptional teachers, school leaders and staff in every corner of our District who help prepare our students to reach their highest potential.”
School Board members and Superintendent Hepburn held a news conference with District and community leaders to share the announcement.
