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#2344 of 3,778 schools in FL
Turning Points Academy
High School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1950 BENOIST FARMS RD, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Math 3% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Turning Points Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Turning Points Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm 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
$89,329
Median home value
$400,900
Median rent
$1,887/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33411; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Berean Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,398 | Compare → |
| Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,368 | 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
- #167 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
Turning Points Academy is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Turning Points Academy
Turning Points Academy is a public high school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 86 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,344 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Turning Points Academy
What grades does Turning Points Academy serve?
Turning Points Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Turning Points Academy?
Turning Points Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turning Points Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Turning Points Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Turning Points Academy rank in FL?
Turning Points Academy ranks #2,344 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Turning Points Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Turning Points Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Turning Points Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Turning Points Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Turning Points Academy a charter school?
No, Turning Points Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Turning Points Academy a Title I school?
No, Turning Points Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turning Points Academy?
76.7% of students at Turning Points 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 681-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33411)
- 75,299
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 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 33411; 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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