Windy Ridge K-8 vs. Palm Lake Elementary School
Should I attend Windy Ridge K-8 or Palm Lake Elementary 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
Windy Ridge K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Palm Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,144 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Windy Ridge K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
1,144 students
658 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1020 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
113
87
Grade 1 Students
141
121
Grade 2 Students
136
97
Grade 3 Students
125
105
Grade 4 Students
151
126
Grade 5 Students
182
122
Grade 6 Students
100
-
Grade 7 Students
102
-
Grade 8 Students
92
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
46%
34%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
30%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%