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Crystal Lakes Elementary School

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Crystal Lakes Elementary School ranks 548 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

548^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Crystal Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving 769 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state.

Crystal Lakes Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Florida elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 72% of 3rd graders, 69% of 4th graders, and 64% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 57% for the district and state. In Math, 83% of 3rd graders, 47% of 4th graders, and 71% of 5th graders were proficient, compared to 64%, 55%, and 59% for the district, respectively. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 17.3% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Crystal Lakes Elementary outperforms most in academic proficiency, particularly in Math and Science. For example, in 2024-2025, Crystal Lakes had 83% of 3rd graders proficient in Math, compared to 44-70% at the nearby schools. However, some nearby schools, such as Sunset Palms Elementary and Manatee Elementary, have higher overall academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to Crystal Lakes.

785

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,067

Per pupil spending ?

32.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6050 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472

(561) 292-6600

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend Crystal Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

26.2%

African American:

18.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2014 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (69% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg58%

Florida avg58%

548^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 129Elementary Schools in the Palm Beach

38^th of 67Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	73.3	548 of 2258	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	504 of 2256	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	571 of 2240	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	620 of 2219	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	713 of 2247	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.8	490 of 2182	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	484 of 2118	77.1%	★★★★☆
2017	74.0	527 of 2112	75.0%	★★★★☆
2016	80.6	368 of 2087	82.4%	★★★★☆
2014	67.7	635 of 2064	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.5	487 of 2029	76.0%	★★★★☆
2012	80.8	330 of 1984	83.4%	★★★★☆
2011	84.0	254 of 1985	87.2%	★★★★☆
2010	73.2	490 of 1919	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	75.0	418 of 1847	77.4%	★★★★☆
2008	75.1	411 of 1789	77.0%	★★★★☆
2007	71.8	491 of 1786	72.5%	★★★★☆
2006	66.1	578 of 1688	65.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math73%+12 vs state

English Language Arts68%+12 vs state

Science60%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

We love this school. Such positive energy and caring staff. So happy the children are going to this school Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 1, 2016

Like any school, this school has its positives and it's negatives. Your child will either get a dynamite teacher who has the energy and desire to help their students succeed or he/she will get one of the teachers who are burnt out and should really consider retirement. For the most part the school seems to have decent teachers. The principal is a mixture of good and bad. I've never had an issue with her, however some parents aren't too pleased with her. My experience so far has been ok. My son seems to love the school and I've yet to experience any problems. Close Quote

Schools Near Crystal Lakes Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crystal Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 292-6600	785	51	15.3	32.4%	340 (43.3%)	148 (18.9%)	206 (26.2%)	36 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.6%)	73.3	548^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.7%		76	504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%	44	72.0	69.0	64.0				83.0	47.0	71.0	100.0			60.0						$15,067	$405	$14,663
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-5	8600 S Jog Rd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 742-8017	229	17	13.4	29.3%	135 (59.0%)	33 (14.4%)	48 (21.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	68	690^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.4%		47.4	1160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.6%	470	84.0	64.0	65.0				87.0	69.0	57.0				38.0						$11,713	$246	$11,467
Hidden Oaks K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	7685 S Military Trl	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3800	835	49	17.0	45.7%	194 (23.2%)	377 (45.1%)	191 (22.9%)	48 (5.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.4%)	74.4	521^st of 2258 public elementary schools	76.9%		75	528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%	7	63.0	57.0	69.0	84.0	77.0	63.0	70.0	61.0	82.0	92.0	76.0	86.0	64.0	76.0	100.0			88.0	$14,001	$1,050	$12,951
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	7882 S Military Trl	Boynton Beach	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 767-4700	1,247	72	17.3	52.0%	204 (16.4%)	658 (52.8%)	308 (24.7%)	38 (3.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (2.7%)	34.7	1502^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%		41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%	200	55.0	47.0	56.0	63.0	58.0	67.0	44.0	39.0	30.0	64.0	61.0	46.0	43.0	53.0	79.0	71.0	100.0	76.0	$9,532	$964	$8,567
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Charleston Shores Blvd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-1800	1,268	74	17.1	23.3%	548 (43.2%)	200 (15.8%)	373 (29.4%)	92 (7.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (3.9%)	76	493^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	78.2%		78.4	451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.0%	42	67.0	73.0	70.0				68.0	64.0	68.0	100.0			67.0						$12,598	$543	$12,055
Citrus Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8400 Lawrence Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-7000	1,137	72	15.7	48.7%	291 (25.6%)	366 (32.2%)	387 (34.0%)	41 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (4.0%)	57.9	927^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.9%		61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%	96	56.0	53.0	62.0				65.0	56.0	63.0	100.0			57.0						$14,492	$1,366	$13,127
Hagen Road Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10565 Hagen Ranch Rd	Boynton Beach	33437	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-6700	745	56	13.3	36.0%	233 (31.3%)	205 (27.5%)	248 (33.3%)	30 (4.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.1%)	57.3	937^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.5%		68.7	668^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.4%	269	68.0	68.0	67.0				66.0	23.0	48.0	94.0			48.0						$15,226	$774	$14,451
Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm	Public, Charter	K-8	6696 S Military Tr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 209-7106	764	41	18.6	59.7%	37 (4.8%)	531 (69.5%)	169 (22.1%)	10 (1.3%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (0.9%)	14.7	2042^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	9.6%		24	1795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%	247	39.0	37.0	38.0	53.0	53.0	43.0	41.0	32.0	22.0	30.0	43.0	39.0	32.0	35.0	86.0	91.0	90.0	77.0	$9,688	$661	$9,028
Sunset Palms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8650 Boynton Beach Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 752-1100	909	63	14.4	8.5%	613 (67.4%)	70 (7.7%)	150 (16.5%)	41 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	88.6	209^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.7	121^st of 2256 public elementary schools	94.6%	88	83.0	74.0	83.0				84.0	62.0	85.0				76.0						$14,021	$648	$13,373
Coral Reef Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6151 Hagen Ranch Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3700	978	61	16.0	30.2%	438 (44.8%)	127 (13.0%)	318 (32.5%)	47 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.7%)	80.2	404^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.1%		79.5	419^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.4%	15	69.0	70.0	75.0				74.0	66.0	79.0	100.0			65.0						$13,786	$326	$13,460

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Lakes Elementary School

How many students attend Crystal Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 785 students attended Crystal Lakes Elementary School.

What district is Crystal Lakes Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Crystal Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Crystal Lakes Elementary School are 43% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Crystal Lakes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Crystal Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christa McAuliffe Middle School

Is Crystal Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Crystal Lakes Elementary School ranks 548^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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