Needs Improvement
#3677 of 3,778 schools in FL
Slam Boca
High School · Palm Beach · Miami, FL
A Palm Beach charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6341 SUNSET DR, Miami, FL 33143
- Math 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Slam Boca score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Slam Boca 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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
$80,924
Median home value
$768,900
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33143; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katz Yeshiva High School of S FlaPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Boca Prep International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| North Broward Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,668 | Compare → |
| Hadar South Florida High School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 69 | 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
- #218 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
Slam Boca is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slam Boca
Slam Boca is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,037 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,677 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slam Boca
What grades does Slam Boca serve?
Slam Boca serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Slam Boca?
Slam Boca has an enrollment of approximately 1,037 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Boca?
The student-teacher ratio at Slam Boca is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Slam Boca rank in FL?
Slam Boca ranks #3,677 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Slam Boca's MySchoolScout rating?
Slam Boca has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Slam Boca?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slam Boca has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Slam Boca a charter school?
Yes, Slam Boca is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Slam Boca a Title I school?
No, Slam Boca is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slam Boca?
36.2% of students at Slam Boca 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (561) 299-6969
- Area population (ZIP 33143)
- 32,167
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 33143; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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