Excellent
#406 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
Elementary School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A charter elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1310 OLD CONGRESS AVE STE 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), 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
$65,206
Median home value
$282,900
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33409; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 731 | Compare → |
| Mountaineers School of Autism IncPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Belvedere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School at West Palm BeachCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 995 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
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
- #40 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
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
What grades does Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches serve?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
The student-teacher ratio at Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches rank in FL?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches ranks #406 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches's MySchoolScout rating?
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches a charter school?
Yes, Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches a Title I school?
No, Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches?
50.6% of students at Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 328-6044
- Area population (ZIP 33409)
- 32,921
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 33409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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