University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach vs. Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
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School Overview
School
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
2101 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Rating
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Rating
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Special
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
246 students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3378 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3084 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
12
12
Grade 1 Students
25
11
Grade 2 Students
23
6
Grade 3 Students
37
10
Grade 4 Students
26
10
Grade 5 Students
31
6
Grade 6 Students
34
9
Grade 7 Students
27
10
Grade 8 Students
31
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
33%
% Black
92%
40%
% White
1%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%