Everglades Elementary School
407 Marginal Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(561)792-9500
- Everglades Elementary School serves 934 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Everglades Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Everglades Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Everglades Elementary School's student population of 934 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 934 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Everglades Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Everglades Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 32% |
| Black | 25% | 23% |
| White | 39% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.46 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Everglades Elementary School is Palm Beach Central High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility (1.6 miles away)
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1.3 miles
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561)304-1000 1.3 AE n/a - West Palm Beach Palm Beach Central High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 3010 students
1.3 miles
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561)304-1000 1.3 9-12 3010 - West Palm Beach Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 94 students
1.6 miles
9680 Process Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561)681-5908 1.6 6-12 94 - West Palm Beach Cholee Lake Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 1104 students
1.8 miles
6680 Dillman Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
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Grades: 6-8 | 1423 students
2.1 miles
2200 Pinehurst Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561)434-3200 2.1 6-8 1423
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