By CNW Reporter\u00b7Wednesday, July 22, 2026\u00b71 min read<\/p>\n
The City of Lauderhill recognized several public schools for improving their academic performance and earning higher state grades during a ceremony held July 13 at City Hall ahead of the regular City Commission meeting.<\/p>\n
Four schools were honored for improving their Florida state school grades to an “A” for 2026:<\/p>\n
Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School, which improved from a B to an A.Lauderhill 6\u201312 STEM-MED Magnet School, which improved from a B to an A.Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, which improved from a B to an A.Royal Palm Elementary School, which improved two letter grades, from a C to an A.<\/p>\n
The city also recognized Castle Hill Elementary School for improving from a C to a B, while Endeavour Primary Learning Center and Rise Academy School of Science & Technology were acknowledged for maintaining A ratings. Rise Academy earned a score of 78%.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn praised the schools for their achievements.<\/p>\n
“These schools have shown what’s possible when schools and community work together towards a shared standard of excellence, and therefore, the City of Lauderhill is proud to celebrate their achievements,” Dunn said.<\/p>\n
The ceremony included remarks from Educational Advisory Board Chair Shayla McCloud and Vice Chair Veronica Boyd, as well as greetings from the mayor and City Commission. Jamaican-American Broward County School Board member Dr. Jeff Holness congratulated the schools, while fellow School Board member Debra Hixon delivered closing remarks.<\/p>\n
The city also recognized the School Transformation Office for its role in supporting student achievement and school improvement efforts.<\/p>\n
City officials said Lauderhill remains committed to supporting educational excellence through partnerships that help strengthen schools and the community.<\/p>\n
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