Grove Park Elementary School
Grove Park Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Grove Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Grove Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Grove Park Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grove Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Grove Park Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #2909 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 33% |
| Black | 65% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Grove Park Elementary School is Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (course Offerings) (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 66%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 337 students10
1.0 miles
9153 Roan Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 290-7661 1 K-8 337 - West Palm Beach North Technical Education Center
1.5 miles
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6014 1.5 n/a n/a - West Palm Beach Palm Beach Virtual Instruction (course Offerings) Grades: 6-12
1.5 miles
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4760 1.5 6-12 n/a - West Palm Beach Howell L. Watkins Middle School Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 954 students10
1.6 miles
9480 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 776-3600 1.6 6-8 954 - West Palm Beach Inlet Grove Community High School Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 703 students10
1.6 miles
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600 1.6 9-12 703
School Reviews
| 5 This school is a great school for me and my sister and I love it here. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Tanai Weathersbee |
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