Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary serves the eastern part of West Palm Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within this zone is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#3093 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal, Purple & White
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is ranked #3093 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, The Conservatory School At North Palm Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
529 students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School part of?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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