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Forest Park Elementary School vs. Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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School Overview

School
Forest Park Elementary School
1201 Sw 3rd St
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School
1203 N Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
617 students
418 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2282 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1310 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
53%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
-
Kindergarten Students
96
69
Grade 1 Students
111
66
Grade 2 Students
92
70
Grade 3 Students
99
77
Grade 4 Students
95
76
Grade 5 Students
77
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
74%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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