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Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

2107^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 7% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Riviera Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 511. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 38 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen increased spending per student, from $10,523 in 2020-2021 to $15,581 in 2023-2024, its academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 33% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 57% in the district and state. In math, the proficiency rate for 5th graders was 33%, compared to 59% in the district and 57% in the state. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 50.2% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, such as Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc and Northboro Elementary School, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming academically. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and math across all grade levels. The high chronic absenteeism rates and the school's underperformance compared to its peers suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address these challenges and improve student learning outcomes.

529

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,076

Per pupil spending ?

75.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1501 Avenue U
Riviera Beach, FL 33404

(561) 882-7600

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary usually attend:

High:

William T. Dwyer High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.8%

Hispanic:

6.2%

White:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2014 → 7th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (34% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (7th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (50% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

2,107^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 7%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

121^st 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	11.9	2107 of 2258	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.4	2147 of 2256	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.0	2054 of 2240	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.7	1979 of 2219	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.8	2105 of 2247	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	21.5	1801 of 2182	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	10.8	1981 of 2118	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	14.3	1928 of 2112	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.0	1969 of 2087	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	10.3	1965 of 2064	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	18.4	1763 of 2029	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	11.6	1847 of 1984	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	6.2	1930 of 1985	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	16.7	1687 of 1919	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	28.0	1434 of 1847	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	13.8	1627 of 1789	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	11.0	1657 of 1786	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.2	1636 of 1688	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math36%-25 vs state

English Language Arts35%-22 vs state

Science31%-24 vs state

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Schools Near Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

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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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Northmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 N Terrace Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 494-1700	710	38	18.6	61.7%	28 (3.9%)	228 (32.1%)	444 (62.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	17.2	1985^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.1%		16.3	2000^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.3%	15	26.0	34.0	36.0				35.0	47.0	56.0				42.0				$13,497	$1,259	$12,238
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
Northboro Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	400 40th St	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 494-1600	728	50	14.7	73.5%	33 (4.5%)	316 (43.4%)	366 (50.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	62.9	803^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	64.4%		50.2	1086^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.9%	283	59.0	56.0	59.0				73.0	54.0	82.0	100.0			61.0				$16,243	$790	$15,453

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : William T. Dwyer High School

Is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary a good school?

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 529 students attended Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary?

Students at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary are 87% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% White.

What district is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary in?

Palm Beach

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