Banyan Creek Elementary School
- Banyan Creek Elementary School serves 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Banyan Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Banyan Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Banyan Creek Elementary School's student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 983 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Banyan Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Banyan Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 32% |
| Black | 34% | 23% |
| White | 43% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Banyan Creek Elementary School is Gulfstream L.i.f.e. Academy (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carver Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carver Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boynton Beach Gulfstream L.i.f.e. Academy Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
1.4 miles
3800 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561)259-1000 1.4 9-12 82 - Delray Beach Carver Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 862 students
1.5 miles
101 Barwick Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561)638-2100 1.5 6-8 862 - Delray Beach Atlantic High Adult Education Center Grades: AE
1.8 miles
2455 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561)243-1520 1.8 AE n/a - Delray Beach Atlantic High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2324 students
1.8 miles
2455 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561)243-1500 1.8 9-12 2324 - Boynton Beach Crosspointe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 687 students
1.9 miles
3015 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561)292-4100 1.9 PK-5 687
School Reviews
| 5 A well run school where teachers and principal really like children and hold high standards of learning and conduct. - Posted by Parent - faith |
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