S. D. Spady Elementary School

901 Nw 3rd St
Delray Beach, FL 33444
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S. D. Spady Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

S. D. Spady Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

S. D. Spady Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

S. D. Spady Elementary School 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 S. D. Spady Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#1861 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of S. D. Spady 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.
45-49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
36%
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Black
45%
21%
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White
27%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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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 S. D. Spady Elementary School's ranking?
S. D. Spady Elementary School is ranked #1861 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are S. D. Spady Elementary School often compared to?
S. D. Spady Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plumosa School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend S. D. Spady Elementary School?
397 students attend S. D. Spady Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of S. D. Spady Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. D. Spady Elementary School?
S. D. Spady Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does S. D. Spady Elementary School offer ?
S. D. Spady Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is S. D. Spady Elementary School part of?
S. D. Spady Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

5   1/17/2023
I have been teaching for 20 years. I started my teaching career in Broward County. After 13 years, I moved closer to home. I then worked for a Charter School for 6 years, in Palm Beach County. This is currently my first year at S.D. Spady. I love working here! It is not just a job, it is a family! The Montessori magnet is an incredible program for the Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten students in my classroom. The students are not just learning every day, they are happy and excited to come to school! Come check out how S.D. Spady is not just an amazing place to teach, but also an extraordinary place to learn!
- Posted by Teacher - Early Childhood

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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