Excellent
#752 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 20% in state
South Tech Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Palm Beach · Boynton Beach, FL
A Palm Beach charter middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1325 GATEWAY BLVD, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
- Math 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Tech Preparatory Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* 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
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Tech Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boynton 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
$76,328
Median home value
$298,500
Median rent
$1,981/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33426; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Community Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 891 | Compare → |
| Royal Palm SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Lantana Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 768 | 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.
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
- #59 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
South Tech Preparatory Academy is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Tech Preparatory Academy
South Tech Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Boynton Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 527 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Tech Preparatory Academy
What grades does South Tech Preparatory Academy serve?
South Tech Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Tech Preparatory Academy?
South Tech Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tech Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tech Preparatory Academy is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Tech Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
South Tech Preparatory Academy ranks #752 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is South Tech Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Tech Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 South Tech Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Tech Preparatory Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is South Tech Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Tech Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Tech Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, South Tech Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Tech Preparatory Academy?
69.4% of students at South Tech Preparatory Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (561) 369-7000
- Area population (ZIP 33426)
- 24,424
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 33426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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