Gold Coast Community School (Closed 2018)

Serving 79 students in grades 6-10, Gold Coast Community 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(16-17)
≤5%
57%
(16-17)
≤5%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
49%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(15-16)
<50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Coast Community School?
The graduation rate of Gold Coast Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
How many students attend Gold Coast Community School?
79 students attend Gold Coast Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gold Coast Community School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Coast Community School?
Gold Coast Community School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gold Coast Community School offer ?
Gold Coast Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Gold Coast Community School part of?
Gold Coast Community School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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