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West Gate Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1749^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 23% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

West Gate Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 731 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state.

While West Gate Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, the school faces significant challenges. It has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 31.4% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly lower than the district and state, with only 31-40% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 26-66% proficient in math, compared to 56-57% and 55-64% respectively for the district and state. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, these academic outcomes do not reflect the level of investment.

When comparing West Gate Elementary to nearby schools, the differences are stark. For example, Meadow Park Elementary School, another public school in the same district, has significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. The data suggests that West Gate Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the areas of low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, which may be interconnected.

767

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,787

Per pupil spending ?

75.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1545 Loxahatchee Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

(561) 684-7100

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend West Gate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jeaga Middle School
High:	Palm Beach Lakes High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.4%

African American:

10.0%

White:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 20th percentile in 2014 → 23rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 21 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg58%

Florida avg58%

1,749^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to bottom 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

89^th 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	26.3	1749 of 2258	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.3	2026 of 2256	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	9.3	2145 of 2240	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.5	2013 of 2219	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.0	2016 of 2247	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.3	1593 of 2182	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.7	1380 of 2118	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.2	1597 of 2112	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.5	1448 of 2087	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	24.0	1651 of 2064	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.7	1370 of 2029	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	23.1	1592 of 1984	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	27.9	1533 of 1985	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.3	1510 of 1919	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.7	1389 of 1847	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.8	1422 of 1789	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	19.9	1511 of 1786	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	21.8	1375 of 1688	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math49%-12 vs state

Science47%-8 vs state

English Language Arts36%-21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, December 15, 2018

Bad grading policy that allows students to get passing grades for not even completing work. Close Quote

by a teacher
Saturday, April 14, 2018

The teachers are highly qualified, experienced, and differentiate the curriculum to meet all the needs of all students. 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 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
West Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1545 Loxahatchee Dr	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 684-7100	767	56	13.8	75.5%	34 (4.4%)	77 (10.0%)	647 (84.4%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	26.3	1749^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.5%		15.3	2026^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%	277	36.0	40.0	31.0				66.0	26.0	45.0	83.0			47.0						$16,787	$1,918	$14,868
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1310 Old Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 328-6044	92	10	9.2	41.3%	19 (20.7%)	37 (40.2%)	30 (32.6%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)								(n/a)																			$53,801	$3,769	$50,032
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 839-1994	1,014	66	15.3	72.6%	55 (5.4%)	691 (68.1%)	210 (20.7%)	25 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.8%)	24 (2.4%)	90.3	160^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.9%		91.1	142^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	93.7%	18	79.0	82.0	77.0	83.0	81.0	77.0	86.0	88.0	87.0	88.0	76.0	89.0	69.0	70.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	88.0	$11,090	$556	$10,534
Westward Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1101 Golf Ave	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 653-5200	512	39	13.1	75.0%	13 (2.5%)	441 (86.1%)	47 (9.2%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	19	1942^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.0%		25	1767^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.7%	175	41.0	40.0	44.0				40.0	40.0	36.0				40.0						$18,044	$1,517	$16,527
Belvedere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 838-5900	467	33	14.0	70.9%	40 (8.6%)	47 (10.1%)	366 (78.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	23.7	1805^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.1%		26	1740^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.9%	65	38.0	49.0	36.0				47.0	54.0	40.0	100.0			36.0						$18,365	$1,421	$16,944
Hope-Centennial Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5298 Stacy St	West Palm Beach	33417	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-1200	802	49	16.5	75.7%	124 (15.5%)	421 (52.5%)	249 (31.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	9.9	2151^st of 2258 public elementary schools	4.7%		14.2	2055^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.9%	96	24.0	37.0	35.0				38.0	25.0	38.0				23.0						$14,204	$1,104	$13,100
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1220 L A Kirksey St	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 653-5100	315	20	15.7	78.4%	11 (3.5%)	237 (75.2%)	55 (17.5%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	7.3	2193^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	2.9%		4.9	2223^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%	30	39.0	24.0	17.0				46.0	33.0	21.0				11.0						$18,611	$2,329	$16,282
U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	800 11th St	West Palm Beach	33401	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 671-6500	496	28	17.7	74.8%	23 (4.6%)	424 (85.5%)	31 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.6%)	37.6	1429^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.7%		38.1	1394^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.2%	35	53.0	35.0	50.0				53.0	44.0	67.0	100.0			43.0						$14,736	$796	$13,940
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	2101 N Australian Ave	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 670-1138	246	13	18.9	81.7%	2 (0.8%)	225 (91.5%)	17 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4.1	2229^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.3%		10.6	2139^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.2%	90	25.0	36.0	21.0	19.0	60.0	29.0	16.0	26.0	14.0	29.0	46.0	21.0	8.0	22.0	40.0			48.0	$13,748	$1,368	$12,380
Renaissance Charter School At Summit	Public, Charter	K-8	2001 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(866) 543-7872	985	59	16.6	97.1%	70 (7.1%)	229 (23.2%)	669 (67.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	18.1	1968^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.8%		22.7	1831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	18.8%	137	42.0	34.0	30.0	44.0	39.0	48.0	52.0	43.0	40.0	36.0	51.0	38.0	32.0	16.0	80.0	100.0	83.0	54.0	$9,746	$344	$9,402

Frequently Asked Questions about West Gate Elementary School

How many students attend West Gate Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 767 students attended West Gate Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Gate Elementary School?

Students at West Gate Elementary School are 84% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% White.

Is West Gate Elementary School a good school?

West Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is West Gate Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What schools do graduates of West Gate Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Gate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jeaga Middle School
High : Palm Beach Lakes High School

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