Serving 25 students in grades 6-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
56%
21%
White
24%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids Palm Beach?
25 students attend Amikids Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Amikids Palm Beach students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amikids Palm Beach?
Amikids Palm Beach has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Amikids Palm Beach offer ?
Amikids Palm Beach offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids Palm Beach part of?
Amikids Palm Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.
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