Jensen Beach Elementary School
Tel:
(772) 219-1555
Jensen Beach Elementary School serves 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jensen Beach Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jensen Beach Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 604 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach Elementary School is 0.36, 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 | #955 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 33% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 79% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Martin School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jensen Beach Elementary School is Jensen Beach High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Riverbend Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Hope Charter Center For Autism (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stuart The Hope Charter Center For Autism Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 41 students
0.7 miles
1695 Se Indian St
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 334-3288 0.7 PK-3 41 - Stuart Felix A Williams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 631 students
1.6 miles
401 Nw Baker Rd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1640 1.6 PK-5 631 - Jensen Beach Jensen Beach High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,598 student
1.9 miles
2875 Nw Goldenrod Rd
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 232-3500 1.9 9-12 1,598 - Stuart Project Search Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 12 students
2.5 miles
200 Se Hospital Ave
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200 2.5 12 12
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