Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Palm Beach School For Autism 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach School For Autism ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Beach School For Autism's student population of 371 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Palm Beach School For Autism 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 Palm Beach School For Autism is 0.69, 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
#2639 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Palm Beach School For Autism's ranking?
Palm Beach School For Autism is ranked #2639 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach School For Autism often compared to?
Palm Beach School For Autismis often viewed alongside schools like South Florida Autism Charter School Inc, Potentials Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Beach School For Autism?
The graduation rate of Palm Beach School For Autism is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Beach School For Autism?
371 students attend Palm Beach School For Autism.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Palm Beach School For Autism students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach School For Autism?
Palm Beach School For Autism has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach School For Autism offer ?
Palm Beach School For Autism offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Beach School For Autism part of?
Palm Beach School For Autism is part of Palm Beach School District.
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