Excellent
#359 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Whispering Pines Elementary School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Boca Raton, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9090 SPANISH ISLES BLVD, Boca Raton, FL 33496
- Math 78% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whispering Pines Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whispering Pines Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boca Raton), 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
$111,754
Median home value
$563,600
Median rent
$2,469/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33496; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Minds Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| West Glades Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Katz Hillel Day School of Boca RatonPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 521 | 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
- #34 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
Whispering Pines Elementary School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whispering Pines Elementary School
Whispering Pines Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boca Raton, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,002 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whispering Pines Elementary School
What grades does Whispering Pines Elementary School serve?
Whispering Pines Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whispering Pines Elementary School?
Whispering Pines Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,002 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whispering Pines Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whispering Pines Elementary School rank in FL?
Whispering Pines Elementary School ranks #359 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Whispering Pines Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whispering Pines Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Whispering Pines Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whispering Pines Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whispering Pines Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whispering Pines Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whispering Pines Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whispering Pines Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whispering Pines Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Whispering Pines Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (561) 672-2700
- Area population (ZIP 33496)
- 24,546
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.7
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 33496; 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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