Serving 1,032 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Key Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Key Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lake Worth, FL, covering an area of approximately 8.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Key Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Key Elementary School's student population of 1,032 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,032 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Discovery Key Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Key Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#908 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Key Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Key Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Discovery Key Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Key Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panther Run Elementary School, Equestrian Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Key Elementary School?
1,032 students attend Discovery Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Discovery Key Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Key Elementary School?
Discovery Key Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Key Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Key Elementary School part of?
Discovery Key Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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