Berkshire Elementary School
Tel:
(561)304-2000
- Berkshire Elementary School serves 1,152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Berkshire Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Berkshire Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Berkshire Elementary School's student population of 1,152 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,152 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Berkshire Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Berkshire Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1782 out of 3650 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 33% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 11% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Berkshire Elementary School is Pace Center For Girls (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palm Springs Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pine Jog Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Pine Jog Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 917 students
0.1 miles
6315 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561)656-5401 0.1 PK-5 917 - West Palm Beach Palm Springs Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1643 students
0.5 miles
1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561)434-3300 0.5 6-8 1643 - West Palm Beach Palm Springs Middle School Adult
0.5 miles
1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561)357-5017 0.5 n/a n/a - West Palm Beach Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 55 students
0.6 miles
1225d S Military Trl # D
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561)472-1990 0.6 6-12 55 - West Palm Beach Educational Services Program-east Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
0.9 miles
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561)649-6000 0.9 5-12 n/a
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