Below Average
#3226 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A school in West Palm Beach, FL where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 45TH ST STE A, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Math 25% proficient (2009)
- Reading 25% proficient (2014)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Beach Regional Detention Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2009–2014).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 25% (2014 EdFacts)
Based on 2 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Beach Regional Detention Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$56,606
Median home value
$290,500
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33407; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highridge Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Alternative Program CentralEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Ephesus Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Palm Beach School for AutismCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 371 | 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
- #200 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 Regional Detention Center is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is a public school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 48 students in grades 4th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,226 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
What grades does Palm Beach Regional Detention Center serve?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Beach Regional Detention Center rank in FL?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center ranks #3,226 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Beach Regional Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Regional Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Beach Regional Detention Center has 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2014 EdFacts).
Is Palm Beach Regional Detention Center a charter school?
No, Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palm Beach Regional Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Palm Beach Regional Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Beach Regional Detention Center?
50.0% of students at Palm Beach Regional Detention Center 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 357-5930
- Area population (ZIP 33407)
- 34,728
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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.
- 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 33407; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts, 2014 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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