Very Good
#1255 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 33% in state
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2470 NW 5TH AVE, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Math 62% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. C. Mitchell Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where J. C. Mitchell Elementary School 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 80Very 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French American International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School of Palm BeachPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–7 | 0.1 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,333 | Compare → |
| Garden of the Sahaba AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–11 | 0.4 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
- #100 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
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. C. Mitchell Elementary School
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 740 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. C. Mitchell Elementary School
What grades does J. C. Mitchell Elementary School serve?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. C. Mitchell Elementary School?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 740 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. C. Mitchell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. C. Mitchell Elementary School rank in FL?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School ranks #1,255 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is J. C. Mitchell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. C. Mitchell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 J. C. Mitchell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. C. Mitchell Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J. C. Mitchell Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. C. Mitchell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. C. Mitchell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. C. Mitchell Elementary School?
45.4% of students at J. C. Mitchell Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 740
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (561) 750-4900
- Area population (ZIP 33431)
- 23,150
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 33431; 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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