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Westwood Heights Elementary School

2861 SW 9TH ST FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33312

Westwood Heights Elementary School

2861 SW 9TH ST FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33312

About Westwood Heights Elementary School

Westwood Heights Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is part of Broward County Public Schools, serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade. The school has a population of over 500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, and Westwood Heights Elementary School believes in a nurturing environment for learning.

The proficiency scores in reading and math indicate areas of growth, but their commitment to inclusion is evident with 99% minority enrollment and support from the community. Parents can benefit from websites and mobile apps to find community events and access resources when their child’s school is closed.

??Resources are available through the BCPS Mobile App and grade portals, as well as direct communication with the school. For families that seek a nurturing environment with ongoing resources for their child’s education, Westwood Heights may be a valuable option among the best elementary schools in the area.

Westwood Heights Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2861 SW 9TH ST FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33312

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Phone

(754) 323-7900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
39
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
522
Total Students
$62404
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 174 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Westwood Heights Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 10.9%
Black 85.1%
Two+ Races 1.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
2.3%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
10.9%
Black
85.1%
Two+ Races
1.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 522
48.7%
254 Female
51.3%
268 Male

Student Population

522 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

629 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Westwood Heights Elementary received a "B" grade, launched a revamped aftercare program, and introduced a Life Skills & Wellness survey that will enhance students’ success and well-being.

FAQ

Q: How do you keep your students safe at Westwood Heights Elementary School?

A: At Westwood Heights Elementary School, we focus on student safety and well-being and have policies to regulate conduct and safety for all students.

Q: Is there a Gifted & Talented program at Westwood Heights Elementary School?

A: Yes, there is a Gifted & Talented program at Westwood Heights Elementary School to extend and challenge students with exceptional abilities.

Q: How do I find out what is going on at Westwood Heights Elementary School?

A: You can stay informed through the Westwood Heights Elementary School's website, newsletters from the school, and direct communication from your child's teacher and school staff.

Q: What services and programs does Westwood Heights Elementary School provide to promote the health and well-being of its students?

A: Westwood Heights Elementary School provides health services with emergency protocols for addressing the medical needs of students, and a school nurse is available.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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