Pembroke Lakes Elementary School in Pembroke Pines

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	9/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth	9/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Posted: June 27, 2025

My son just ended 6 wonderful years with this school. It was an amazing experience and we are so sad its time to move on. Every teacher and administrator goes above and beyond for every student here. We are so grateful we are part of the PLE family! Cant recommend this school enough!

Posted: June 27, 2025

Posted: June 23, 2025

My boys transferred to Pembroke Lakes 4 years ago, and it was the best move we ever made. The teachers are amazing. Administration is all over everything. Absolutely, the best!!

Posted: June 23, 2025

Posted: June 18, 2025

Pembroke Lakes Elementary has been nothing short of amazing for my daughter. From the very beginning, she was surrounded by the most dedicated and inspiring teachers who pushed her to grow each yearacademically, emotionally, and socially. With every grade level, she continued to make incredible academic gains, and her confidence soared. Beyond the classroom, the wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars made a huge impact on her elementary experience. She was actively involved in Speech and Debate, SAVE Promise Club, Drama Club, Chorus Club, and PLETV, all of which helped shape her into a well-rounded, expressive, and compassionate student. Were so grateful for the opportunities and support Pembroke Lakes Elementary provided every step of the way.

Posted: June 17, 2025

This school does an excellent job of setting high expectations of students and helping them meet those expectations daily. The staff at this school are amazing. They treat students with respect, caring, and love. Students feel welcome before they even walk in the building. Teachers and administration communicate well with parents and I like receiving the principals call every Sunday to inform parents about the upcoming weeks events. Any student would be lucky to be a part of PLE!

Posted: June 17, 2025

Pembroke Lakes is an amazing school. The staff and teachers are caring, conscientious of students needs and dedicated.

Posted: June 17, 2025

Pembroke Lakes Elementary is truly an outstanding school. Both of my children attend, and we couldnt be happier. The teachers are caring, dedicated, and truly go above and beyond to support each student academically and emotionally. The faculty and administration are approachable, organized, and genuinely invested in building a strong, supportive community. What sets this school apart is the incredible connection they foster with students and families. From engaging classroom experiences to fun, family-friendly events throughout the year, Pembroke Lakes creates an environment where every child feels seen, valued, and excited to learn. The school truly feels like a second home, and the relationships built here are ones that last. We are beyond grateful to be part of the Pembroke Lakes family and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and academically strong school for their child. A+ in every way!

Posted: June 17, 2025

I love this school. The amount of warmth, energy, and love that you feel from every person you run into at Pembroke Lakes is amazing! I feel at ease everyday my daughter is in school.

Posted: June 17, 2025

Great administration and staff. They go above and beyond for their students as well as ensuring all students can achieve their best by providing extended learning opportunities and support for struggling students. Students that need challenging curriculum are provided those opportunities to excel.
It has been an A school for many years and students continue to score well on state tests, as well as make some of the greatest gains in the district.

Posted: June 17, 2025

Our experience at Pembroke Lakes Elementary has been incredibly positive. From the start, its been clear that the staff, teachers, and principal truly care about each student. Its not just about grades. They focus on the whole child and make sure every student feels supported.

Classrooms are welcoming and engaging. The teachers work hard to make learning fun and meaningful. They understand their students and create an environment where kids feel confident, safe, and excited to learn.

The principal is approachable and involved. She leads with kindness and sets a strong example. You can feel her presence throughout the school, and shes earned the trust of both families and staff.

The school community is strong and close-knit. Parents are involved, and communication with families is open and consistent. The PTA is fantastic. Theyre active, creative, and bring so much value through events, support, and new ideas that really enhance the school experience.

Pembroke Lakes is more than just a school. Its a place where children grow, families feel welcome, and staff work together to make sure every student has what they need to succeed. Were grateful to be part of this community.

Posted: June 17, 2025

The teachers and staff are amazing, friendly, dedicated, caring. Its a great school.

Posted: June 17, 2025

Pembroke Lakes is an amazing school! The environment of the school has always been welcoming and safe. The front office staff is patient and helpful with any questions you may have. The administration, Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Knapp, are phenomenal. Mrs. Wagner has weekly phone calls or emails that are sent to keep parents informed of what is happening throughout the week. There are many clubs students can participate in (debate, drama, etc,) and several family nights to participate in! The teachers are amazing and you can feel the love they have for their students! PLE is an amazing school!

Posted: June 17, 2025

The teachers, staff, and parents at this school create an environment where childrens needs are put first. There is an open line of communication where parent voices are heard and respected. My two children have had such a wonderful experience at PLE, and I am beyond grateful for the love and support from everyone that works there!

Posted: June 17, 2025

Pembroke Lakes Elementary has been an incredible place for my daughter since she started in Kindergarten. The communication is outstandingbetween the weekly Parent Link messages and consistent updates from her teacher, I always feel informed and connected. I especially appreciate the academic focus shared each week, along with helpful reminders that make staying on top of things so much easier.

The new Assistant Principal is a fantastic additionpersonable, knowledgeable, and already making strong connections with the students. The entire administration team is visible, engaged, and clearly committed to every childs success. Its evident that the school is dedicated to nurturing the whole child.

There are so many opportunities for families to get involvedplayground parties, movie nights, holiday events, drama and chorus shows, and the list goes on.

She also has access to a wide variety of after-school activities and absolutely loves the before and aftercare program. As a working parent, its a huge relief to know shes in a safe, fun, and enriching environmentso much so that she begs to stay longer!

The support staff has been phenomenal. When my daughter faced academic challenges, the team quickly identified her needs and provided targeted reading and math support. Their proactive approach made all the difference.

I wholeheartedly recommend Pembroke Lakes Elementary. Its more than just a schoolits a cornerstone of the community. No need to look anywhere else!

Posted: June 17, 2025

Posted: June 10, 2025

Pembroke Lakes Elementary is a gem in the heart of our community!

From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the warmth, care, and excellence that make this school so special. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to not only teach the curriculum but to truly know each child nurturing their gifts, encouraging their growth, and guiding them with heart and purpose.

What sets Pembroke Lakes apart is the culture of kindness, high expectations, and teamwork. The principal leads with vision, compassion, and deep commitment, creating an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

My child has grown so much here not just in knowledge, but in confidence and character. Were especially grateful for the schools focus on family involvement, school spirit, and meaningful traditions that connect students, staff, and parents.

We are lucky to be part of the Pelican family!

Posted: June 10, 2025

Posted: November 21, 2024

I have been a part of the PLE family since 2016 when my 1st daughter entered kindergarten there. As a new mom, I searched high and low to ensure that my child was in one of the best schools in the county and measured this school, my assigned district school, against the other schools in the area. I was very pleased to find out that this school is consistently ranked among the top 3 schools in the county, including charters. Once I met the staff, I found out why. Beginning from the top, this school is run by a team of dedicated, professional and knowledgeable women who love what they do and genuinely care for the children and their school environment, not just rankings and test scores. I was greeted by an excellent Principal, Mrs. Wagner and her fantastic Vice Principal, who literally walks children to their cars on rainy days, greets them at the front doors every morning, and is present at every single event, meeting, PTA that the school offers throughout the year. These wonderful women have created a little family environment at this school that is as nurturing as it is educational. When my older daughter left for middle school, I had the option of enrolling my younger daughter at the local city charter system with her, but we chose to stay at PLE and enroll our little one in kindergarten just like her sister before her. This is a Microsoft Showcase School, and they have earned that title because not only do they provide each child with their own laptops - at school for grades k-2 and at home for grades 3-5, but they have multiple online resources and train the kids from day one on various publishing software from word to teams to sway and so on. My daughter taught me how to use the new Office suite! If this school benefitted from the funding that the city charter receives, I have no doubt it would rival any of the private schools in the city. As it stands, it is shoulder to shoulder in the rankings with that well funded city charter. We survived through the stress that was the covid years thanks to these wonderful educators. They went above and beyond what I saw from other friends with children and implemented the school's tech program to give each child a laptop and had fully online instruction on day 1 with 2 weeks to prepare. They identified my child's learning needs before I did and addressed them quickly to ensure she remain successful student. I have nothing but praise for this school and wish they only had better district funding & recognition!

Posted: November 21, 2024

Posted: December 1, 2023

My child went to this school and was bullied by other kids of his same age. I told the teacher several times but the bullying didnt stop. I am glad my child no longer attends this school. Also, the counselor in this school is very judgmental. Not sure how she keeps her position as an elementary school guide counselor.

Posted: December 1, 2023

Posted: April 28, 2021

First, the school handled the COVID regulations as gracefully as a bull in a china shop. My kid started Kindergarten this year and due to the COVID regulations I was never allowed to even step foot inside the school. I have no idea what his learning environment has actually been like because I was robbed of the opportunity to even see where his classroom is. I've kept my mouth shut about a few of the little sayings that the teachers are teaching our children that I personally deem inappropriate such as consistently telling our children to "make it rain"(a saying related to showering strippers with money) when they do something deemed smart. However with the updates I received this week I'm pretty irate.My son's report card came out on April 10th. There were no areas of concern. His reading test scores thus far have been 100, 100, 100, 98, 100, 97, and 83. When I saw the last test score of an 83, I reached out to the Teacher and asked for a parent teacher conference on April 20th. The teacher informed me that she would be scheduling end of the year conferences for Middle of May. Thinking that I was probably over reacting about him making a B, I dropped it and signed up for a conference when she sent the link on April 22. However, I then received a generic message that never once actually said my child's name - just referring to him as "your child" the entire time. The message informed me that my child was being put on a progress monitoring plan for reading telling me that he was struggling with reading comprehension. This COMPLETELY contradicts his report cards and grades that I have been tracking. So AGAIN I reached out to the teacher on April 27th saying that IF my child is indeed struggling that I would like to set up a parent teacher conference ASAP so that we can get him on the right path. Because in us reading EVERY NIGHT together and his grades in school, I was not seeing the struggle she is suggesting. I received another email from the teacher today (the 28th) telling me that she does not have any availability whatsoever to meet with me to discuss my child's academic concerns and that I can refer to Canvas for BAS Questions. She also told me in this email that my son is currently on a level B reading level and needs to be on a level D to pass on to 1st grade. So I called the school to express my concerns and was immediately met with, " Ma'am, you have to understand. The teachers are incredibly busy with testing right now." Kindergaten is not testing

Posted: April 28, 2021

Posted: May 9, 2020

Exectonal, even with the unpleasant experience in fourth grade.

Posted: May 9, 2020

Posted: October 9, 2018

My son is in kindergarten, and I feel the homework load is excessive, given his age, especially the i-Ready lessons that seem to have no end...

Posted: October 9, 2018

Our interactions with our son's teacher have been so-so. She has had some record-keeping problems, but seems to do a great job with the kids.

Posted: October 9, 2018

Overall, it's great. I really like the i-Ready homework, and so does my son. I just wish the number of lessons and the time commitment to complete them was more reasonable.