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Discovery Key Elementary School

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Discovery Key Elementary School ranks 721 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

721^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Discovery Key Elementary School in Lake Worth, FL, serves 1,032 students in grades K-5 and is a solid, above-average school within the Palm Beach district, though it has experienced a recent decline from its former high-performing status.

Discovery Key sits in a unique "middle ground" among nearby schools. It is outperformed by top-tier neighbors like Panther Run Elementary School and Equestrian Trails Elementary, which are 5-star schools, but it significantly outperforms struggling schools such as Liberty Park Elementary School and Indian Pines Elementary School. For example, Discovery Key's 5th-grade Math proficiency (73%) is notably lower than Panther Run (86%) and Equestrian Trails (91%), yet its 3rd-grade ELA (66%) is nearly double that of Liberty Park (32%). The school also has a relatively low rate of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (28.78%), which is a demographic advantage compared to many peers, yet it has only achieved a 3-star rating, suggesting it may not be maximizing its potential. A relative strength is its chronic absenteeism rate of 19.9%, which is better than nearby schools like Cholee Lake Elementary School (37.4%) and Liberty Park (34.3%).

An interesting finding is a steady decline in 5th-grade Science scores, dropping from 59% proficiency in 2023-2024 to 56% in 2025-2026, while nearby schools like Coral Reef Elementary School (72%) and Everglades Elementary (69%) show strong improvement. Additionally, a 100% proficiency rate for 6th-grade Math is a statistical anomaly, likely reflecting a small group of advanced students rather than the general population. Overall, Discovery Key's primary challenge is to reverse its downward trend and close the gap with its high-achieving neighbors, especially given its favorable socioeconomic profile.

1,032

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,480

Per pupil spending ?

28.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3550 Lyons Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467

(561) 491-8200

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend Discovery Key Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Woodlands Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.2%

Hispanic:

28.8%

African American:

15.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 57th percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2026) from a 57th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Florida median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

721^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 126Elementary Schools in the Palm Beach

33^rd of 70Palm 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	721 of 2240	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.6	701 of 2258	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.2	679 of 2256	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	956 of 2240	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.3	451 of 2219	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	493 of 2247	78.1%	★★★★☆
2019	77.0	469 of 2182	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	84.7	295 of 2118	86.1%	★★★★☆
2017	82.5	321 of 2112	84.8%	★★★★☆
2016	86.6	229 of 2087	89.0%	★★★★☆
2014	78.3	400 of 2064	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.8	339 of 2029	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	80.1	342 of 1984	82.8%	★★★★☆
2011	78.4	380 of 1985	80.9%	★★★★☆
2010	84.5	227 of 1919	88.2%	★★★★☆
2009	83.4	252 of 1847	86.4%	★★★★☆
2008	84.3	220 of 1789	87.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.5	362 of 1786	79.7%	★★★★☆
2006	80.6	297 of 1688	82.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math72%+9 vs state

English Language Arts69%+9 vs state

Science56%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, April 7, 2014

Security is a joke. Kids can get in any car as long as you know childs name. 5th graders walking kindergarten students to buses. No one outside to watch children in morning before doors open and no supervision when waiting for pickup. Teachers too busy talking to each other or do not know who they are watching. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Discovery Key Elementary School	Public	K-5	3550 Lyons Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 491-8200	1,032	66	15.6	28.8%	487 (47.2%)	157 (15.2%)	297 (28.8%)	53 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	32 (3.1%)	66.3	721^st of 2240 public elementary schools	67.8%		67.6	701^st of 2258 public elementary schools	69.0%	20	66.0	72.0	69.0				70.0	65.0	73.0	100.0			56.0						$13,480	$373	$13,107
Equestrian Trails Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9720 Stribling Way	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 904-9600	834	55	15.2	15.2%	352 (42.2%)	104 (12.5%)	216 (25.9%)	128 (15.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.8%)	92.1	91^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%		94.4	52^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	97.7%	39	79.0	88.0	90.0				89.0	74.0	91.0	100.0			85.0						$14,402	$582	$13,820
Renaissance Charter School At Wellington	Public, Charter	K-8	3200 S State Road 7	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 472-5412	682	31	22.0	55.4%	98 (14.4%)	271 (39.7%)	276 (40.5%)	17 (2.5%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.8%)	44.9	1275^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.1%		48.9	1135^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.7%	140	55.0	63.0	63.0	73.0	68.0	86.0	50.0	51.0	47.0	46.0	57.0	49.0	72.0	64.0	76.0	88.0	100.0	91.0	$9,700	$525	$9,174
Panther Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10775 Lake Worth Rd	Lake Worth	33449	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 804-3900	794	52	15.2	17.4%	438 (55.2%)	96 (12.1%)	169 (21.3%)	66 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	93.6	57^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.5%		92.5	90^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.0%	33	84.0	88.0	83.0				90.0	92.0	86.0	100.0			86.0						$14,540	$578	$13,962
Liberty Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6601 Constitution Way	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3400	914	63	14.5	66.7%	100 (10.9%)	177 (19.4%)	612 (67.0%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	14	2063^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.9%		12.8	2086^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.6%	23	32.0	32.0	46.0				30.0	35.0	42.0	95.0			43.0						$15,280	$1,410	$13,870
Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6300 Lake Worth Rd	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 649-0004	192	13	15.1	62.5%	36 (18.8%)	19 (9.9%)	134 (69.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	26.7	1749^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.9%		43	1274^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.6%	475	42.0	57.0	40.0				56.0	60.0	40.0				30.0						$13,053	$343	$12,710
Elbridge Gale Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1915 Royal Fern Dr	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-9300	842	54	15.6	35.9%	268 (31.8%)	156 (18.5%)	308 (36.6%)	58 (6.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.8%)	82.4	327^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.4%		84.8	297^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.8%	30	79.0	75.0	82.0				74.0	72.0	80.0	100.0			74.0						$15,278	$612	$14,665
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%)	76.2	477^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.7%		80.2	404^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.1%	73	75.0	66.0	76.0				80.0	57.0	80.0	100.0			72.0						$13,786	$326	$13,460
Everglades Elementary	Public	K-5	407 Marginal Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 792-9500	818	46	17.7	31.8%	268 (32.8%)	213 (26.0%)	239 (29.2%)	54 (6.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.9%)	64.4	776^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.3	632^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	72.0%	144	65.0	64.0	67.0				71.0	57.0	64.0	100.0			69.0						$12,936	$292	$12,644
Cholee Lake Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6680 Dillman Rd	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 383-9600	976	65	15.0	64.7%	72 (7.4%)	184 (18.9%)	699 (71.6%)	12 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	30.1	1661^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.8%		21.5	1861^st of 2258 public elementary schools	17.6%	200	46.0	37.0	41.0				64.0	59.0	56.0				51.0						$14,431	$1,592	$12,840

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Key Elementary School

How many students attend Discovery Key Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,032 students attended Discovery Key Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Discovery Key Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Discovery Key Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodlands Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Key Elementary School?

Students at Discovery Key Elementary School are 47% White, 29% Hispanic, 15% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Discovery Key Elementary School a good school?

Discovery Key Elementary School ranks 721^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Discovery Key Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

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