Excellent
#91 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Western Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Royal Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12031 SOUTHERN BLVD, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33470
- Math 83% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Academy Charter School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 81% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Academy Charter School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,637/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royal 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
$116,758
Median home value
$532,200
Median rent
$2,576/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33470; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Education PlacePrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Wellington Collegiate AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Wellington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 935 | 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
- #11 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
Western Academy Charter School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Academy Charter School
Western Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Royal Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 645 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Academy Charter School
What grades does Western Academy Charter School serve?
Western Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Western Academy Charter School?
Western Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Academy Charter School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Academy Charter School rank in FL?
Western Academy Charter School ranks #91 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Western Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Western Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Academy Charter School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Western Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Western Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Western Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Western Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Academy Charter School?
26.5% of students at Western Academy Charter School 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (561) 792-4123
- Area population (ZIP 33470)
- 33,232
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 33470; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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