Excellent
#361 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Beacon Cove Intermediate School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Jupiter, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 SCHOOLHOUSE RD, Jupiter, FL 33458
- Math 85% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Cove Intermediate School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beacon Cove Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,626
Median home value
$550,700
Median rent
$2,090/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur I Meyer Jewish AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Franklin Academy- Palm Beach GardensCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 960 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 511 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #36 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon Cove Intermediate School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Cove Intermediate School
Beacon Cove Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Jupiter, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 642 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Cove Intermediate School
What grades does Beacon Cove Intermediate School serve?
Beacon Cove Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
Beacon Cove Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Cove Intermediate School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Cove Intermediate School rank in FL?
Beacon Cove Intermediate School ranks #361 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Beacon Cove Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Cove Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Cove Intermediate School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Beacon Cove Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Beacon Cove Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Cove Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Beacon Cove Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Cove Intermediate School?
16.7% of students at Beacon Cove Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (561) 366-6400
- Area population (ZIP 33458)
- 55,969
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33458; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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