Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Galaxy 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Galaxy Elementary School serves the eastern part of Boynton Beach, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, extending up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galaxy Elementary School's student population of 595 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Galaxy 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 Galaxy Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#2602 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue & White
School Mascot
Star
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galaxy Elementary School's ranking?
Galaxy Elementary School is ranked #2602 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Galaxy Elementary School often compared to?
Galaxy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Galaxy Elementary School?
595 students attend Galaxy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Galaxy Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galaxy Elementary School?
Galaxy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Galaxy Elementary School offer ?
Galaxy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galaxy Elementary School part of?
Galaxy Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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