Serving 577 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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#3236 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
36%
Black
90%
21%
White
5%
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
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #3236 out of 3,655 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
577 students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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