Amikids Palm Beach (Closed 2013)

Amikids Palm Beach serves 25 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(11-12)
<50%
57%
(11-12)
≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids Palm Beach?
25 students attend Amikids Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Amikids Palm Beach students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amikids Palm Beach?
Amikids Palm Beach has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amikids Palm Beach offer ?
Amikids Palm Beach offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Amikids Palm Beach part of?
Amikids Palm Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.

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