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#3558 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Lantana, FL
A charter elementary school in Lantana, FL where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1518 W LANTANA RD, Lantana, FL 33462
- Math 47% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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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
$72,288
Median home value
$323,600
Median rent
$1,659/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33462; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–2 | 0.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Lantana Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Barton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 1,147 | Compare → |
| Calusa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 851 | 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
- #211 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
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Lantana, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,558 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary
What grades does Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary serve?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary rank in FL?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary ranks #3,558 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary?
76.2% of students at Palm Beach Maritime Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (561) 547-3775
- Area population (ZIP 33462)
- 32,495
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 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 33462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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