Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary-level schools in zip code 33414 (Wellington, FL), which serve grades PK-8 and are part of the Palm Beach County School District, a mix of traditional public and charter schools in a generally high-performing area.
The standout academic performer is Binks Forest Elementary School, which achieved a 5-star rating and ranks in the 98th percentile statewide, with over 90% proficiency in multiple subjects. The most improved school is Somerset Academy Wellington K-8, which jumped from a 1-star to a 3-star rating, driven by the area's lowest chronic absenteeism rate of 4.8%. For high school readiness, Renaissance Charter School At Wellington posted perfect scores in Biology 1 EOC and strong results in Geometry and Civics, though it struggles with elementary math proficiency. The average state rank for these schools is the 72nd percentile, well above the state median, but a significant performance gap exists between the top and bottom schools.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as the strongest differentiator: schools with the lowest rates (Somerset Academy at 4.8%, Equestrian Trails Elementary at 13.1%, and Binks Forest at 15.6%) are all high-performing, while those with the highest rates (Renaissance Charter at 33.5%, New Horizons Elementary School at 28.2%, and Elbridge Gale Elementary School at 25.8%) are the lowest-performing. A curious data anomaly shows every school reporting 100% proficiency in 6th Grade Math for the 2024-2025 school year, suggesting a possible reporting error. The two charter schools present a stark contrast: Somerset Academy shows dramatic improvement through excellent attendance, while Renaissance Charter struggles with high absenteeism and poor foundational math despite strong advanced coursework.
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