Bessey Creek Elementary School

2201 Sw Matheson Ave
Palm City, FL 34990
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bessey Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bessey Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Bessey Creek Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
This chart display total students of Bessey Creek Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Bessey Creek Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Bessey Creek Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Bessey Creek Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Bessey Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessey Creek Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#204 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Bessey Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bessey Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
78%
36%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bessey Creek Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Bessey Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bessey Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bessey Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bessey Creek Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bessey Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bessey Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm City Elementary School, Citrus Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bessey Creek Elementary School?
538 students attend Bessey Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bessey Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessey Creek Elementary School?
Bessey Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bessey Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bessey Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bessey Creek Elementary School part of?
Bessey Creek Elementary School is part of Martin School District.

School Reviews

Review Bessey Creek Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links