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Washington Elementary Magnet School

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Washington Elementary Magnet School ranks 1673 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1673^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary Magnet School in Riviera Beach, FL, is a small, Title I school serving 241 students in grades PK-5 within the Palm Beach district, and it has recently shown a promising academic turnaround despite serving a high-poverty community where over 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

The most exciting news for parents is Washington's standout performance in 5th-grade science, where 70% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—outpacing both the district and state averages of 60%. This is a remarkable jump from just 22% two years earlier and even beats the 69% proficiency rate at the higher-performing Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. The school is also showing broad-based improvement, with double-digit gains in 3rd-grade English Language Arts (from 38% to 56%) and 4th-grade math (from 33% to 42%). This upward trend is unmatched among nearby low-performing peers like West Riviera Elementary School and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary, suggesting that recent investments in smaller class sizes (a student-teacher ratio of 13.3) and high per-student spending ($22,860) are starting to pay off.

However, a major challenge remains: chronic absenteeism. In 2023-2024, 44.7% of Washington students were chronically absent, nearly double the district rate of 23.4% and far higher than the 18.1% rate at Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. This is a critical issue because the students who do attend regularly are clearly benefiting from a more effective education. If the school can tackle absenteeism—perhaps by using its high per-pupil funding for family outreach—it could unlock even greater academic growth. For parents, this means Washington is a school in transition: it offers a specialized science focus that is producing exceptional results, but its overall performance still lags behind more affluent area schools like The Conservatory School At North Palm Beach.

241

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,860

Per pupil spending ?

81.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1709 W 30th St
Riviera Beach, FL 33404

(561) 494-1200

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend Washington Elementary Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:	John F. Kennedy Middle School
High:	Palm Beach Gardens High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.2%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Asian:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2016 → 25th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (45% vs 31% Florida)

!Math scores 20 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

1,673^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to bottom 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

90^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	29.7	1673 of 2240	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.5	1808 of 2258	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.7	2042 of 2256	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.7	2010 of 2240	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.0	1764 of 2219	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.3	1691 of 2247	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.0	1865 of 2182	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	1454 of 2118	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	25.5	1620 of 2112	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	11.2	1942 of 2087	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	41.2	1225 of 2064	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	26.3	1588 of 2029	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	16.9	1726 of 1984	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	26.0	1564 of 1985	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	28.0	1475 of 1919	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	11.8	1707 of 1847	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	20.9	1494 of 1789	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	12.7	1641 of 1786	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	12.8	1520 of 1688	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	24.4	172 of 199	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science70%+10 vs state

English Language Arts50%-11 vs state

Math45%-20 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, May 18, 2025

As a parent of a child with disabilities and trauma-related needs, I want to share my experience with Washington Elementary to help other families make an informed decision.

On paper, Washington Elementary might seem like an average school with decent academic performance. However, the reality for children who require special education services or trauma-informed support is very different. Under the leadership of Principal Dr. Vernicka Murray, our family has faced serious challenges with the school’s handling of disability accommodations and mental health needs.

Despite having a valid 504 Plan designed to protect our child’s rights, the school repeatedly failed to provide necessary supports. Our concerns about our child’s emotional and behavioral health were often dismissed or minimized, and communication from administration was poor and sometimes defensive. Instead of providing trauma-informed care, the school often punished our child for behaviors stemming from trauma, which only worsened her experience and mental well-being.

The school claims to support all students, but in our case, the experience was exclusionary and discriminatory. The school environment felt unsafe and unsupportive for children with special needs. This is especially concerning given the public emphasis on Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month, which felt disconnected from the reality we experienced.

I urge any parent, especially those with children who have IEPs, 504 Plans, or other mental health challenges, to visit the school personally and ask direct questions about how they support vulnerable students. Don’t rely solely on statistics or online ratings that don’t reflect the lived experiences of all families.

Washington Elementary needs serious improvement in supporting disabled and trauma-affected children. Until that happens, I cannot recommend this school to families seeking a nurturing and inclusive environment for their kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Thank you for the help with my granddaughter 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	1709 W 30th St	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1200	241	18	13.3	81.3%	5 (2.1%)	203 (84.2%)	17 (7.1%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	29.7	1673^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	25.3%		23.5	1808^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.9%	135	56.0	51.0	40.0				51.0	42.0	40.0				70.0					$22,860	$1,117	$21,743
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 Avenue U	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 882-7600	529	34	15.5	75.8%	27 (5.1%)	459 (86.8%)	33 (6.2%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	27.3	1738^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%		11.9	2107^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.7%	369	53.0	46.0	34.0				66.0	54.0	42.0				38.0					$16,076	$1,329	$14,748
Teen Parent Program - Pk	Public	PK-K	1160 Avenue N	Riviera Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 494-1592	25	0			4 (16.0%)	18 (72.0%)	3 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1160 Avenue N	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1400	397	29	13.9	78.3%	40 (10.1%)	288 (72.5%)	51 (12.8%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	13.2	2077^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.3%		23.5	1810^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.8%	267	40.0	40.0	34.0				41.0	47.0	42.0				41.0					$18,556	$1,382	$17,174
Lake Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	410 3rd St	Lake Park	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1300	389	27	14.4	72.2%	16 (4.1%)	293 (75.3%)	71 (18.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	36.3	1494^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.3%		35	1497^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.7%	3	34.0	55.0	45.0				49.0	77.0	73.0				35.0					$17,945	$1,223	$16,721
West Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1057 W 6th St	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1900	524	31	17.1	77.9%	13 (2.5%)	346 (66.0%)	110 (21.0%)	6 (1.1%)	44 (8.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	16.8	2002^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	10.6%		12.1	2103^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.9%	101	50.0	23.0	29.0				54.0	54.0	42.0				27.0					$13,518	$1,559	$11,957
Grove Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8330 N Military Trl	West Palm Beach	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 904-7700	656	41	16.0	74.8%	64 (9.8%)	399 (60.8%)	170 (25.9%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	19.7	1932^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%		20.1	1903^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	15.7%	29	35.0	46.0	48.0				35.0	52.0	60.0				38.0					$15,238	$1,409	$13,828
Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	9153 Roan Ln	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 290-7661	303	11	28.8	16.5%	65 (21.5%)	136 (44.9%)	83 (27.4%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)								(n/a)																		$16,204	$465	$15,740
The Conservatory School At North Palm Beach	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	401 Anchorage Dr	North Palm Beach	33408	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 494-1800	896	56	16.1	48.8%	312 (34.8%)	375 (41.9%)	155 (17.3%)	21 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.2%)	49.1	1161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%		50.4	1106^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.0%	55	57.0	65.0	54.0	88.0	83.0	91.0	58.0	68.0	21.0	94.0	63.0	89.0	46.0	87.0	98.0	100.0	96.0	$14,239	$915	$13,324
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10060 Riverside Dr	Palm Beach Gardens	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 366-6500	712	50	14.2	42.7%	212 (29.8%)	233 (32.7%)	162 (22.8%)	62 (8.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.2%)	80.8	370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%		77.8	453^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	79.9%	83	77.0	78.0	64.0				81.0	88.0	78.0	100.0			69.0					$13,892	$728	$13,164

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary Magnet School

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary Magnet School attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F. Kennedy Middle School
High : Palm Beach Gardens High School

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary Magnet School?

Students at Washington Elementary Magnet School are 84% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Washington Elementary Magnet School in?

Palm Beach

Is Washington Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Washington Elementary Magnet School ranks 1673^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Washington Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 241 students attended Washington Elementary Magnet School.

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