Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy

7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
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Bottom 50%
Serving 156 students in grades 5-12, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
156 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3680 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
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Black
81%
21%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-54%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy's ranking?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is ranked #3680 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
The graduation rate of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
156 students attend Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy offer ?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy part of?
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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