Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 Avenue U
       Riviera Beach, FL  33404-6513


(561) 882-7600

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2056th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,603 Help


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

High:    William T. Dwyer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.0%
White:
5.2%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks worse than 91.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 114th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90%), White (5.2%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is 15.6, which is the 67th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is $11,603. 83 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 45th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.21 1636th 1688 3.1%
2007 11.01 1657th 1786 7.2%
2008 13.78 1627th 1789 9.1%
2009 27.99 1434th 1847 22.4%
2010 16.69 1687th 1919 12.1%
2011 6.19 1930th 1985 2.8%
2012 11.58 1847th 1984 6.9%
2013 18.42 1763rd 2029 13.1%
2014 10.26 1965th 2064 4.8%
2016 10.00 1969th 2087 5.7%
2017 14.31 1928th 2112 8.7%
2018 10.83 1981st 2118 6.5%
2019 21.45 1801st 2182 17.5%
2021 10.79 2105th 2247 6.3%
2022 15.67 1979th 2219 10.8%
2023 13.99 2054th 2240 8.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 8 697 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2002 3 544 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 3 544 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 1 529 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 1 512 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 0 535 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 2 519 0 9 0 n/a n/a 7 537
2008 0 551 1 12 0 n/a n/a 3 567
2009 0 518 1 12 0 n/a n/a 6 537
2010 3 466 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2011 4 470 1 10 0 1 1 0 487
2012 6 487 0 12 0 1 2 0 508
2013 9 412 2 11 0 2 4 0 440
2014 6 389 1 16 0 1 3 0 416
2015 4 433 2 10 0 1 5 0 455
2016 7 520 3 16 0 1 4 0 551
2017 11 559 0 22 0 0 5 0 597
2018 8 540 1 20 3 3 2 0 577
2019 9 588 3 18 0 2 4 0 624
2020 22 574 4 18 1 2 4 0 625
2021 18 544 5 11 1 2 5 0 586
2022 27 521 4 22 1 0 2 0 577
2023 28 486 5 19 1 0 1 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 726 38.0 19.1 92.1
2002 563 34.0 16.6 97.5
2003 563 34.0 16.6 97.5
2004 539 36.0 15.0 96.8
2005 527 38.0 13.9 87.9
2006 546 37.0 14.8 92.7
2007 537 35.0 15.3 95.3
2008 567 39.0 14.5 88.3
2009 537 47.1 13.3 91
2010 486 33.0 14.7 90.3
2011 487 32.0 15.2 90.1
2012 508 38.0 13.3 93.9
2013 440 37.0 11.8 89.8
2014 416 33.0 12.6 95.7
2015 455 35.0 13.0 95.4
2016 551 44.0 12.5 96
2017 597 36.0 16.5 94
2018 577 42.0 13.7 92.5
2019 624 34.0 18.3 93.3
2020 625 35.0 17.8 91
2021 586 35.0 16.7 94
2022 577 31.0 18.6 92.9
2023 540 34.5 15.6 87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 726 38.0 19.1 92.1
2002 563 34.0 16.6 97.5
2003 563 34.0 16.6 97.5
2004 539 36.0 15.0 96.8
2005 527 38.0 13.9 87.9
2006 546 37.0 14.8 92.7
2007 537 35.0 15.3 95.3
2008 567 39.0 14.5 88.3
2009 537 47.1 13.3 91
2010 486 33.0 14.7 90.3
2011 487 32.0 15.2 90.1
2012 508 38.0 13.3 93.9
2013 440 37.0 11.8 89.8
2014 416 33.0 12.6 95.7
2015 455 35.0 13.0 95.4
2016 551 44.0 12.5 96
2017 597 36.0 16.5 94
2018 577 42.0 13.7 92.5
2019 624 34.0 18.3 93.3
2020 625 35.0 17.8 91
2021 586 35.0 16.7 94
2022 577 31.0 18.6 92.9
2023 540 34.5 15.6 87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,970 (19.2%) $8,287 (80.8%) $10,257
2019 $2,350 (22.6%) $8,037 (77.4%) $10,386
2020 $1,344 (12.6%) $9,302 (87.4%) $10,647
2021 $1,230 (11.7%) $9,293 (88.3%) $10,523
2022 $2,316 (20.0%) $9,287 (80.0%) $11,603

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1801st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2054th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)3835
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)6343
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)3540
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)5242
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)2728
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)3720
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary)2532
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students624540
 13.5%
African American588486
 17.3%
American Indian01
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1819
 5.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White928
 211.1%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%87.4%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

Students at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary are 90% African American, 5% White, 4% Hispanic.

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

High : William T. Dwyer High School

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary.


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