Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Royal Palm School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Palm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Royal Palm School's student population of 286 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Royal Palm School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Palm School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3531 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
38%
Black
42%
21%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Palm School's ranking?
Royal Palm School is ranked #3531 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Royal Palm School often compared to?
Royal Palm Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Palm School?
The graduation rate of Royal Palm School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Royal Palm School?
286 students attend Royal Palm School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Royal Palm School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royal Palm School?
Royal Palm School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Royal Palm School offer ?
Royal Palm School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Palm School part of?
Royal Palm School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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