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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach 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 University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is 0.15, 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
#3366 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
92%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach's ranking?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is ranked #3366 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach often compared to?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beachis often viewed alongside schools like The Learning Center At The Els Center Of Excellence, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
286 students attend University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach part of?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.
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