Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches's student population of 76 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2266 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
37%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches's ranking?
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches is ranked #2266 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches often compared to?
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beachesis often viewed alongside schools like The Learning Center At The Els Center Of Excellence, University Preparatory Palm Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches?
76 students attend Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches?
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches offer ?
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches part of?
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches is part of Palm Beach School District.
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