Berkshire Elementary School
Berkshire Elementary School serves 1,152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Berkshire Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Berkshire Elementary School's student population of 1,152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Berkshire Elementary School is 0.41, 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 Testing Rank | #1974 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 33% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 10% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Pine Jog Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 917 students10
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
Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,643 student10
0.5 miles
1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-3300 0.5 6-8 1,643 - 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
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 55 students10
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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