Serving 1,333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Verde K-8 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 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verde K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Verde K-8's student population of 1,333 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verde K-8 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 Verde K-8 is 0.61, 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
#367 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
49%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Verde K-8's ranking?
Verde K-8 is ranked #367 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Verde K-8 often compared to?
Verde K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Del Prado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Verde K-8?
1,333 students attend Verde K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Verde K-8 students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verde K-8?
Verde K-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Verde K-8 offer ?
Verde K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Verde K-8 part of?
Verde K-8 is part of Palm Beach School District.
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