Summary:
Zip code 33493, serving the South Bay area, contains a single school: Rosenwald Elementary School, a public Pre-K through 5th grade school within the Palm Beach district.
Rosenwald Elementary is a school of notable contrasts and impressive momentum. Serving a student body where 79.4% qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school has achieved a remarkable academic turnaround. Over the last three years, its state ranking has surged from the 28th percentile (1-star) to the 57th percentile (3-star), a 29-percentile-point jump that signals strong, positive change. The school’s standout strength is mathematics, where 3rd and 4th graders achieved proficiency rates of 86% and 83% in the 2025-2026 school year—significantly outpacing both district and state averages. However, English Language Arts (ELA) performance is more uneven, with 4th graders scoring above average (68%) while 3rd and 5th graders lag behind at 50% proficiency. With a small enrollment of 267 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1, the school provides a relatively intimate learning environment.
The most critical challenge facing Rosenwald Elementary is its alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 43.9%—nearly double the state average of 31.4%. This paradox of improving academics despite such a barrier suggests that reducing absenteeism could unlock even greater potential. The school’s per-student spending of $19,201 is substantial, likely reflecting the resources needed to support its high-needs population. For parents, this school represents a story of resilience and targeted success in math, with a clear area for growth in ELA and a pressing need to address attendance. It is a school on the rise, but one where continued support and community engagement will be key to sustaining its upward trajectory.
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