Excellent
#94 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
Blue Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
799 BANYAN TRAIL, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Math 86% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Lake Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boca Raton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,252
Median home value
$575,700
Median rent
$2,361/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Spanish River Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,333 | Compare → |
| Garden of the Sahaba AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #14 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
Blue Lake Elementary is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Lake Elementary
Blue Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 874 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Lake Elementary
What grades does Blue Lake Elementary serve?
Blue Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Lake Elementary?
Blue Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Lake Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Lake Elementary rank in FL?
Blue Lake Elementary ranks #94 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Blue Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Blue Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Lake Elementary has 86% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Blue Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Lake Elementary?
18.1% of students at Blue Lake Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (561) 322-2420
- Area population (ZIP 33431)
- 23,150
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 33431; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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