Summary:
The city of Riviera Beach, Florida is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with standout schools like Suncoast Community High School and Inlet Grove Community High School consistently ranking among the top schools in Palm Beach County and the state, while several other schools struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates.
The two high-performing high schools, Suncoast Community High School and Inlet Grove Community High School, boast exceptional test scores, with 80-95% of students proficient or better in various subject areas, and very high four-year graduation rates of 99.7% and 99.5%, respectively. In contrast, several elementary and middle schools in the district, such as Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and West Riviera Elementary School, struggle with low performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and school funding, with some schools serving predominantly African American or Hispanic student populations and others having more diverse student bodies. Schools with the highest percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, such as Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, tend to have the lowest performance metrics, highlighting the challenges faced by high-poverty schools in the area.
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