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Sunset Palms Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 91% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sunset Palms Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 952 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida in academic assessments.

Sunset Palms Elementary School has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, ranging from 69th to 209th out of over 2,000 schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time and has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $9,804 in 2020-2021 to $13,209 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Hidden Oaks K-8 and Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach, Sunset Palms Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution with higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

While Sunset Palms Elementary School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates from 12.8% in 2020-2021 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, it still performs better than the state average, which was 30.9% in 2022-2023. The school's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and efficient use of resources make it an attractive option for families in the Boynton Beach area.

909

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,021

Per pupil spending ?

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8650 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472

(561) 752-1100

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend Sunset Palms Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodlands Middle School
High:	Olympic Heights Community High

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

16.5%

African American:

7.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2014 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Palm Beach

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg57%

Florida avg58%

209^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^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	88.6	209 of 2258	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	121 of 2256	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	193 of 2240	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	116 of 2219	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	142 of 2247	93.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	104 of 2182	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.4	69 of 2118	96.7%	★★★★★
2017	91.7	107 of 2112	94.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.0	91 of 2087	95.6%	★★★★★
2014	91.3	126 of 2064	93.9%	★★★★★
2013	91.9	108 of 2029	94.7%	★★★★★
2012	86.5	204 of 1984	89.7%	★★★★☆
2011	84.2	245 of 1985	87.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math80%+19 vs state

English Language Arts80%+24 vs state

Science76%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

This school looks good on paper, but it is not a nurturing environment for young elementary students. The school has a very sterile feeling, and the administration (top down) is not open to parents or their concerns. The focus of the school is on test scores, period. If you are seeking a multi-faceted, kid-friendly education, I'd suggest looking at other schools in the area. In addition, the school has become overcrowded, and next year it will be even worse. 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
Sunset Palms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8650 Boynton Beach Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 752-1100	909	63	14.4	8.5%	613 (67.4%)	70 (7.7%)	150 (16.5%)	41 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	88.6	209^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.7	121^st of 2256 public elementary schools	94.6%	88	83.0	74.0	83.0				84.0	62.0	85.0				76.0						$14,021	$648	$13,373
Hagen Road Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10565 Hagen Ranch Rd	Boynton Beach	33437	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-6700	745	56	13.3	36.0%	233 (31.3%)	205 (27.5%)	248 (33.3%)	30 (4.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.1%)	57.3	937^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.5%		68.7	668^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.4%	269	68.0	68.0	67.0				66.0	23.0	48.0	94.0			48.0						$15,226	$774	$14,451
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-5	8600 S Jog Rd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 742-8017	229	17	13.4	29.3%	135 (59.0%)	33 (14.4%)	48 (21.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.1%)	68	690^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.4%		47.4	1160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.6%	470	84.0	64.0	65.0				87.0	69.0	57.0				38.0						$11,713	$246	$11,467
Crystal Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 292-6600	785	51	15.3	32.4%	340 (43.3%)	148 (18.9%)	206 (26.2%)	36 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.6%)	73.3	548^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.7%		76	504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%	44	72.0	69.0	64.0				83.0	47.0	71.0	100.0			60.0						$15,067	$405	$14,663
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Charleston Shores Blvd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-1800	1,268	74	17.1	23.3%	548 (43.2%)	200 (15.8%)	373 (29.4%)	92 (7.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (3.9%)	76	493^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	78.2%		78.4	451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.0%	42	67.0	73.0	70.0				68.0	64.0	68.0	100.0			67.0						$12,598	$543	$12,055
Coral Reef Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6151 Hagen Ranch Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3700	978	61	16.0	30.2%	438 (44.8%)	127 (13.0%)	318 (32.5%)	47 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.7%)	80.2	404^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.1%		79.5	419^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.4%	15	69.0	70.0	75.0				74.0	66.0	79.0	100.0			65.0						$13,786	$326	$13,460
Hidden Oaks K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	7685 S Military Trl	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3800	835	49	17.0	45.7%	194 (23.2%)	377 (45.1%)	191 (22.9%)	48 (5.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.4%)	74.4	521^st of 2258 public elementary schools	76.9%		75	528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%	7	63.0	57.0	69.0	84.0	77.0	63.0	70.0	61.0	82.0	92.0	76.0	86.0	64.0	76.0	100.0			88.0	$14,001	$1,050	$12,951
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	7882 S Military Trl	Boynton Beach	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 767-4700	1,247	72	17.3	52.0%	204 (16.4%)	658 (52.8%)	308 (24.7%)	38 (3.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (2.7%)	34.7	1502^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	33.5%		41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%	200	55.0	47.0	56.0	63.0	58.0	67.0	44.0	39.0	30.0	64.0	61.0	46.0	43.0	53.0	79.0	71.0	100.0	76.0	$9,532	$964	$8,567
Citrus Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8400 Lawrence Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-7000	1,137	72	15.7	48.7%	291 (25.6%)	366 (32.2%)	387 (34.0%)	41 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	46 (4.0%)	57.9	927^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.9%		61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%	96	56.0	53.0	62.0				65.0	56.0	63.0	100.0			57.0						$14,492	$1,366	$13,127
Indian Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6000 Oak Royal Dr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 804-3300	566	41	13.6	68.6%	18 (3.2%)	414 (73.1%)	129 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	8.3	2182^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	3.4%		14.1	2061^st of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%	121	33.0	35.0	25.0				40.0	24.0	30.0				25.0						$18,327	$1,399	$16,929

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Palms Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sunset Palms Elementary School?

Students at Sunset Palms Elementary School are 67% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Sunset Palms Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Sunset Palms Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 909 students attended Sunset Palms Elementary School.

Is Sunset Palms Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Sunset Palms Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Sunset Palms Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sunset Palms Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodlands Middle School
High : Olympic Heights Community High

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