Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belle Glade Excel Charter School 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Belle Glade Excel Charter School?
93 students attend Belle Glade Excel Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Belle Glade Excel Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Glade Excel Charter School?
Belle Glade Excel Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belle Glade Excel Charter School offer ?
Belle Glade Excel Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Belle Glade Excel Charter School part of?
Belle Glade Excel Charter School is part of Palm Beach School District.
Recent Articles
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Learn about how the current budget constraints are prompting public schools to institute hiring freezes - and how this will impact your children.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students
We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
