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Washington Elementary Magnet School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1808^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 20% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school located in Riviera Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that Washington Elementary Magnet School is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 44.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math ranging from 33-45%, compared to 56-64% for the district and 56-63% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.58% to 94.06% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Washington Elementary Magnet School to the nearby Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School and Grove Park Elementary School, both magnet schools, it becomes clear that Washington Elementary Magnet School is underperforming, with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1454 and 2227 out of over 2,000 schools, placing it in the lowest-performing category in the state.

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: Declining — 41st percentile in 2014 → 20th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (42% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

1,808^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 20%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 7% (2016) to bottom 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^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	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 (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+4 vs state

Math41%-19 vs state

English Language Arts36%-21 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (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 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%)	23.5	1808^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.9%		14.7	2042^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.5%	234	38.0	33.0	36.0				45.0	33.0	45.0				59.0					$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%)	11.9	2107^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.7%		10.4	2147^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.8%	40	33.0	28.0	41.0				38.0	36.0	33.0				31.0					$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%)	23.5	1810^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.8%		14.8	2041^st of 2256 public elementary schools	9.5%	231	28.0	42.0	46.0				43.0	45.0	48.0				51.0					$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%)	35	1497^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.7%		26.2	1737^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.0%	240	39.0	43.0	36.0				74.0	47.0	58.0	100.0			28.0					$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%)	12.1	2103^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	6.9%		4.3	2227^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.3%	124	31.0	16.0	25.0				58.0	30.0	29.0				22.0					$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%)	20.1	1903^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	15.7%		26	1739^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.9%	164	35.0	36.0	43.0				46.0	51.0	44.0				31.0					$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%)	23.4	1815^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.6%		48.1	1136^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.6%	679	48.0	40.0	50.0	48.0	51.0	62.0	35.0	32.0	48.0	37.0	56.0	25.0	42.0	44.0	71.0		49.0	$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%)	50.4	1106^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.0%		49.8	1095^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.5%	11	58.0	52.0	57.0	78.0	81.0	73.0	58.0	62.0	40.0	78.0	56.0	87.0	44.0	68.0	92.0	100.0	98.0	$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%)	77.8	453^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	79.9%		82.2	351^st of 2256 public elementary schools	84.4%	102	80.0	68.0	64.0				83.0	60.0	79.0	100.0			60.0					$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 district is Washington Elementary Magnet School in?

Palm Beach

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.

Is Washington Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Washington Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 19.9% of Florida elementary schools.

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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