Below Average
#2918 of 3,778 schools in FL
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence
School · Palm Beach · Jupiter, FL
A Palm Beach charter school where students score 54 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18370 LIMESTONE CREEK RD, Jupiter, FL 33458
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 16% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$107,626
Median home value
$550,700
Median rent
$2,090/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33458; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Jupiter Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Providence Education Group LlcPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Riverbend AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #191 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
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence is a public school in Jupiter, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,918 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence
What grades does The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence serve?
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence?
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence rank in FL?
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence ranks #2,918 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence a Title I school?
No, The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence?
2.4% of students at The Learning Academy at the Els Center of Excellence 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
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (561) 296-1776
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 33458)
- 55,969
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 33458; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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