Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

1203 N Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School's student population of 450 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is 0.55, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1516 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
48%
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54%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
36%
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Black
64%
21%
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White
15%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1516 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
450 students attend Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School part of?
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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