Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-8, University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
286 students attend University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach part of?
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