Palm Beach School For Autism vs. Potentials Charter School
Should I attend Palm Beach School For Autism or Potentials Charter School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palm Beach School For Autism ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Potentials Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Palm Beach School For Autism 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Potentials Charter 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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Total Students
378 students
32 students
% Male | % Female
82% | 18%
69% | 31%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2368 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1554 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
2
Kindergarten Students
20
1
Grade 1 Students
19
3
Grade 2 Students
28
3
Grade 3 Students
24
1
Grade 4 Students
31
1
Grade 5 Students
32
2
Grade 6 Students
17
5
Grade 7 Students
20
5
Grade 8 Students
29
9
Grade 9 Students
26
-
Grade 10 Students
30
-
Grade 11 Students
5
-
Grade 12 Students
69
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
28%
% Black
15%
41%
% White
48%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
