Orange Dr
Davie, FL 33314

One of the most frequent complaints involves student safety and the prevalence of physical altercations. Recent reviews from students and parents mention instances where multiple fights occurred in a single day, sometimes over trivial matters like school lunch items. Parents have expressed frustration that the school's response to these incidents can feel inadequate, with some reporting that students who defend themselves against bullies end up facing long-term suspensions while the initial aggressors appear to face fewer consequences. The administration has faced significant criticism regarding communication and professionalism. Parents and students have described some administrators and guidance counselors as "moody" or "rude," noting a lack of responsiveness to voicemails and emails. There are also reports of a disconnect between the staff and parents; one parent noted that when raising a complaint, the school attempted to shift blame onto the family rather than addressing the core issue. Furthermore, there have been claims of "incompetence" regarding the handling of student records and behavioral referrals. Several specific school rules have drawn the ire of the student body. A particularly unpopular policy involves "bathroom escorts," where security personnel are required to walk students to the restroom, leading to long wait times and frustration. Additionally, the school maintains a strict no-electronics policy, which led to a highly publicized instance of a student being suspended for being on their phone to communicate with family during a personal tragedy. Other strict measures, such as giving detention for accidentally losing a school badge, have been described by some as "cruel" and lacking mercy. Beyond behavioral issues, the physical environment and basic services at the school are frequently cited as "bad." Reviews often mention that the bathrooms are consistently dirty and emit unpleasant odors. The quality of the school lunch is a common point of contention, with students describing the food as "disgusting" or "sucking." Additionally, despite its status as a magnet school, some alumni have noted that certain programs, like middle school sports, have historically suffered from a lack of funding, resulting in the use of aging equipment and jerseys.

The students here are quite sociable and friendly, some teachers are good and they will try to help you but the vast majority of teachers don't help you, they don't care if you don't speak English, and some teachers no matter how much you deliver activities they will give you an F simply because they don't like you, the days that are from their meetings that as in all schools you leave at 12 in Hollywood hills they took it away from us, the days they gave us to rest they took it away only the days of recess or the commemorative days, those of security and teachers most of the time they don't let you go to the bathroom so we are not doing anything, they don't let us express ourselves in the sense that if we have any doubts they simply yell at us in a bad way or start talking ugly and discriminate against us just for being Latinos, many more things, so if you plan to enter the Hollywood Hills high school

Excellent overall experience with Davie Elementary school. Very friendly and happy school, with welcoming teachers , all seem of happy disposition, firm but fair, when we have attended Honour roll presentations for parents, and parent evenings etc. Teachers are always involved in family fun nights, PTO fundraiser events , and are visible in assisting the growth of these children into well rounded individuals, even in these out of school time events. Teachers take pride in their work. Students are encouraged to be kind and thoughtful of others , in the topics taught in the term , and through visible posters and work boards all around the school.We have had an EXCELLENT teacher this year, giving challenging homework each evening , reflecting what my child has learned in school that day. Our child is involved in 1 club after school, chorus , which our child loves attending, the teachers there very encouraging and kind. We could not ask for more in an elementary school.Thank you, we as parents are very grateful for all your hard work making the school as great as it is.