Excellent
#249 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 7% in state
Plumosa School of the Arts
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Delray Beach, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2501 SEACREST BLVD, Delray Beach, FL 33444
- Math 55% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plumosa School of the Arts score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
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 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plumosa School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delray 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
$74,803
Median home value
$425,200
Median rent
$1,712/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33444; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| St Joseph's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| St Vincent FerrerPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Gulf Stream SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 228 | 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
- #25 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
Plumosa School of the Arts is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plumosa School of the Arts
Plumosa School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Delray Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 824 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plumosa School of the Arts
What grades does Plumosa School of the Arts serve?
Plumosa School of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Plumosa School of the Arts?
Plumosa School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plumosa School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Plumosa School of the Arts is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plumosa School of the Arts rank in FL?
Plumosa School of the Arts ranks #249 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Plumosa School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Plumosa School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Plumosa School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plumosa School of the Arts has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plumosa School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Plumosa School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plumosa School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Plumosa School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plumosa School of the Arts?
64.2% of students at Plumosa School of the Arts 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
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (561) 330-3900
- Area population (ZIP 33444)
- 23,231
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 33444; 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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