South Area Elementary Transition School (Closed 2009)
South Area Elementary Transition School served 5 students in grades 3-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
School Overview
School Type | Alternative school |
Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
Total Students | 5 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 20% | 33% |
Black | 80% | 22% |
White | n/a | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05) | 25% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Palm Beach School District |
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Area Elementary Transition School is South Technical Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Congress Community Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Forest Park Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Boynton Beach Forest Park Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 486 students10
0.1 miles
1201 Sw 3rd St
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 292-6900 0.1 PK-5 486 - Boynton Beach Galaxy Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 677 students10
1.0 miles
301 Galaxy Way
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 739-5600 1 PK-5 677 - Boynton Beach Congress Community Middle School Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 895 students10
1.5 miles
101 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 374-5600 1.5 6-8 895 - Boynton Beach Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 69% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 567 students10
1.5 miles
1203 N Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 739-5700 1.5 PK-5 567 - Boynton Beach Crosspointe Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 714 students10
1.7 miles
3015 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 292-4100 1.7 PK-5 714
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