About This School
Poinciana Elementary School is located in Boynton Beach, FL and is one of 132 elementary schools in Palm Beach School District. It is a magnet school that serves 539 students in grades K-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Poinciana Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Poinciana Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Poinciana Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Poinciana Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Poinciana Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Poinciana Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Poinciana Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Poinciana Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Palm Beach District Spending
$9,394Per Pupil
The Palm Beach spends $9,394 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Palm Beach District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Daystar Academy of Excellence Charter School 0.1 miles |  |
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| St Mark Catholic School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Galaxy Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Forest Park Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Lake Worth Christian School 2.1 miles | n/a |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades K-5
- Palm Beach School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Poinciana Elementary School1203 North Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 739-5700
www.palmbeach.k12.fl...
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 539
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Poinciana Elementary School had 50% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Poinciana Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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