Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence's student population of 161 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 123% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
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School Rankings
The diversity score of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
White
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence often compared to?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Bodwell Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence?
The graduation rate of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence?
161 students attend The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence offer ?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence part of?
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence is part of Palm Beach School District.
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