Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Park 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pioneer Park Elementary School serves the west part of Belle Glade, FL, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 1.5 miles, while the furthest edge is about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Park Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Pioneer Park 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 Pioneer Park Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#2768 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
71%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Park Elementary School's ranking?
Pioneer Park Elementary School is ranked #2768 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pioneer Park Elementary School often compared to?
Pioneer Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Glade Elementary School, Glade View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Park Elementary School?
408 students attend Pioneer Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pioneer Park Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Park Elementary School?
Pioneer Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Park Elementary School offer ?
Pioneer Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Park Elementary School part of?
Pioneer Park Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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