Belle Glade Excel Charter School (Closed 2018)

Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belle Glade Excel Charter 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
20-29%
57%
(16-17)
≤10%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
84%
21%
White
3%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Belle Glade Excel Charter School?
93 students attend Belle Glade Excel Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belle Glade Excel Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle Glade Excel Charter School?
Belle Glade Excel Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belle Glade Excel Charter School offer ?
Belle Glade Excel Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Belle Glade Excel Charter School part of?
Belle Glade Excel Charter School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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