Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches vs. University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
Should you attend Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches or University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
1310 Old Congress Ave Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Rating
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
2101 N. Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Rating
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 86 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 286 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 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
n/a
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
86 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
79% | 21%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2266 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3366 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
7
25
Grade 1 Students
9
37
Grade 2 Students
14
21
Grade 3 Students
7
38
Grade 4 Students
7
31
Grade 5 Students
12
37
Grade 6 Students
4
42
Grade 7 Students
10
36
Grade 8 Students
6
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
38%
5%
% Black
35%
92%
% White
25%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
