Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morikami Park Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morikami Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morikami Park Elementary School's student population of 802 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morikami Park Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morikami Park Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#11 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morikami Park Elementary School's ranking?
Morikami Park Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Morikami Park Elementary School often compared to?
Morikami Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeprep Academy Of Palm Beach, Ben Gamla-palm Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Morikami Park Elementary School?
802 students attend Morikami Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Morikami Park Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morikami Park Elementary School?
Morikami Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morikami Park Elementary School offer ?
Morikami Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morikami Park Elementary School part of?
Morikami Park Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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