Summary:
Zip code 33444 in Delray Beach, Florida, is home to three elementary schools—Plumosa School Of The Arts, S. D. Spady Elementary School, and Pine Grove Elementary School—serving Pre-K through 5th grade (with Plumosa extending through 8th grade) within the Palm Beach school district.
Plumosa School Of The Arts stands out as the highest-performing school overall, with a state ranking that jumped from the 43rd to the 69th percentile in just two years. It leads in English Language Arts proficiency—82% of 3rd graders scored proficient compared to the district’s 59%—and offers unique middle school and high school-level courses. S. D. Spady Elementary School excels in operational efficiency, with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area at 13.8% (well below the state average of 31.4%) and the highest per-student spending at $19,906. Pine Grove Elementary School shows a notable strength in mathematics, with 85% of 4th graders proficient in math, significantly exceeding state averages, despite having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch at 69.62%.
Key takeaways for parents include that spending does not directly predict performance—Plumosa spends the least per student ($14,707) but achieves the best academic results, while Spady spends the most but has more moderate scores. Chronic absenteeism varies widely, with Spady’s low rate suggesting strong student engagement, while Pine Grove’s moderate rate despite higher economic challenges indicates effective school-level interventions. Overall, this area offers distinct options: Plumosa for academic growth and arts integration, Spady for stability and low absenteeism, and Pine Grove for impressive math outcomes.
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