Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School 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 Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#2978 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
89%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is ranked #2978 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, The Conservatory School At North Palm Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
511 students attend Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School part of?
Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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