Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Royal Palm Exceptional School Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center's student population of 133 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is 0.71, which is more 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
#3605 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
33%
21%
White
29%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
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 Royal Palm Exceptional School Center's ranking?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is ranked #3605 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Royal Palm Exceptional School Center often compared to?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Centeris often viewed alongside schools like County Wide Exceptional Child Programs, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center?
The graduation rate of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Royal Palm Exceptional School Center?
133 students attend Royal Palm Exceptional School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Royal Palm Exceptional School Center offer ?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Royal Palm Exceptional School Center part of?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is part of Lee School District.
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