Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pierce Hammock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pierce Hammock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pierce Hammock Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pierce Hammock Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Hammock Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
9%
21%
White
55%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Pierce Hammock Elementary School's ranking?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pierce Hammock Elementary School often compared to?
Pierce Hammock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acreage Pines Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
447 students attend Pierce Hammock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pierce Hammock Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Hammock Elementary School?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pierce Hammock Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pierce Hammock Elementary School part of?
Pierce Hammock Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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