Golden Grove Elementary School
Golden Grove Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Golden Grove Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Golden Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Golden Grove Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Golden Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Golden Grove Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #743 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 33% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 53% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Golden Grove Elementary School is Seminole Ridge Community High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Western Pines Community Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Western Pines Community Middle School Magnet School
Math: 80% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,091 student10
0.0 miles
5949 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-2500 0 6-8 1,091 - Loxahatchee Acreage Pines Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 508 students10
1.2 miles
14200 Orange Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9500 1.2 PK-5 508 - Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge Community High Adult
2.9 miles
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 422-2600 2.9 n/a n/a - Loxahatchee Seminole Ridge Community High School Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,276 students10
2.9 miles
4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 422-2600 2.9 9-12 2,276 - Loxahatchee Pierce Hammock Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 461 students10
3.3 miles
14255 Hamlin Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500 3.3 PK-5 461
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