Serving 732 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Starlight Cove Elementary School 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starlight Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Starlight Cove Elementary School's student population of 732 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Starlight Cove 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 Starlight Cove Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2701 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
36%
Black
22%
21%
White
9%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starlight Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Starlight Cove Elementary School is ranked #2701 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Starlight Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Starlight Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Shores Elementary School, Citrus Cove Elementary School, Hidden Oaks K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Starlight Cove Elementary School?
732 students attend Starlight Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Starlight Cove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Starlight Cove Elementary School?
Starlight Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Starlight Cove Elementary School offer ?
Starlight Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Starlight Cove Elementary School part of?
Starlight Cove Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Starlight Cove Elementary School located?
Starlight Cove Elementary School is located in the Seminole Manor neighborhood of Lake Worth, FL.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2015
Great School. Teacher work hard. Best Afterschool program in the area.
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