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#2767 of 3,778 schools in FL
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
Elementary School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A charter elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2101 N. AUSTRALIAN AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Math 28% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$56,606
Median home value
$290,500
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33407; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Westward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| U. B. Kinsey/palmview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Pleasant City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 328 | 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.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #183 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
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 276 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,767 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach serve?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach rank in FL?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach ranks #2,767 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach's MySchoolScout rating?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach a charter school?
Yes, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach a Title I school?
No, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
86.6% of students at University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (561) 670-1138
- Area population (ZIP 33407)
- 34,728
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 · 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 33407; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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