Very Good
#1114 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 30% in state
Palm Beach School for Autism
School · Palm Beach · Lake Worth Fl, FL
A charter school in Lake Worth Fl, FL where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8480 LANTANA RD, Lake Worth Fl, FL 33467
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palm Beach School for Autism score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 38% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Beach School for Autism sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$93,053
Median home value
$413,600
Median rent
$1,975/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33467; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Greenacres Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Greenacres Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #92 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 School for Autism is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Beach School for Autism
Palm Beach School for Autism is a public school in Lake Worth Fl, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Beach School for Autism
What grades does Palm Beach School for Autism serve?
Palm Beach School for Autism serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Palm Beach School for Autism?
Palm Beach School for Autism has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach School for Autism?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Beach School for Autism is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Beach School for Autism rank in FL?
Palm Beach School for Autism ranks #1,114 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Beach School for Autism's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Beach School for Autism has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 School for Autism?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Beach School for Autism has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palm Beach School for Autism a charter school?
Yes, Palm Beach School for Autism is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Beach School for Autism a Title I school?
No, Palm Beach School for Autism is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Beach School for Autism?
37.2% of students at Palm Beach School for Autism 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (561) 533-9917
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 33467)
- 56,447
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 33467; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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