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
: 4/
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
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
Overview
Serving 276 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 16:1 is lower 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).
Serving 89 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 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Special
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
276 students
89 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
80% | 20%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3366 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2266 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-59%
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
-
7
Kindergarten Students
31
12
Grade 1 Students
20
7
Grade 2 Students
32
9
Grade 3 Students
24
13
Grade 4 Students
34
8
Grade 5 Students
36
7
Grade 6 Students
39
12
Grade 7 Students
36
4
Grade 8 Students
24
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
34%
% Black
91%
37%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
