Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

Q: Is Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks 1089 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving 434 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This diverse school, part of the Palm Beach School District, stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, where it outperforms the district and state averages.

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School has a higher percentage of African American students (67.97%) compared to the surrounding schools, as well as a significant Hispanic population (11.29%) and a smaller percentage of White students (12.21%). The school has maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.1% to 10.4%, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending has increased from $11,836 in 2020-2021 to $15,702 in 2022-2023, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Citrus Cove Elementary, Freedom Shores Elementary, and Crosspointe Elementary, Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 473 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,089 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting some ups and downs in its performance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1203 N Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435

(561) 739-5700

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1089^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,702

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.0%

White:

12.2%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 58^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68%), White (12.2%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is 13.7, which is the 24^th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is $15,702, which is the 30^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	42.76	1001^st	1688	40.7%
2007	44.85	1045^th	1786	41.5%
2008	45.55	1033^rd	1789	42.3%
2009	51.52	956^th	1847	48.2%
2010	55.40	921^st	1919	52.0%
2011	65.02	731^st	1985	63.2%
2012	57.51	848^th	1984	57.3%
2013	60.47	784^th	2029	61.4%
2014	63.40	734^th	2064	64.4%
2016	73.09	540^th	2087	74.1%
2017	76.11	473^rd	2112	77.6%
2018	72.02	561^st	2118	73.5%
2019	65.98	708^th	2182	67.6%
2021	49.07	1102^nd	2247	51.0%
2022	54.97	948^th	2219	57.3%
2023	53.21	1015^th	2240	54.7%
2024	50.18	1089^th	2256	51.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	183	536	7	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1989	179	571	8	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	849
1990	18	650	7	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
1991	9	489	10	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1992	8	342	9	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1993	4	356	7	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1994	2	327	5	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1995	224	245	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1996	224	245	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
1997	334	280	9	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	660
1998	348	299	8	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	700
1999	373	307	14	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	750
2000	354	312	12	59	3	n/a	n/a	0	740
2001	362	303	13	62	4	n/a	n/a	0	744
2002	323	308	19	77	3	n/a	n/a	0	730
2003	323	308	19	77	3	n/a	n/a	0	730
2004	305	310	22	75	5	n/a	n/a	0	717
2005	281	299	21	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	668
2006	249	295	22	57	4	n/a	n/a	0	627
2007	208	232	19	54	4	n/a	n/a	45	562
2008	213	236	17	52	3	n/a	n/a	40	561
2009	190	245	19	57	3	n/a	n/a	43	557
2010	181	221	15	90	0	n/a	n/a	32	539
2011	166	224	18	90	0	1	29	0	528
2012	180	216	16	84	0	0	33	0	529
2013	178	212	17	84	0	0	40	0	531
2014	162	215	24	84	0	0	36	0	521
2015	166	218	26	84	0	0	45	0	539
2016	165	230	33	97	0	0	45	0	570
2017	153	241	35	92	1	0	41	0	563
2018	131	274	42	78	1	0	41	0	567
2019	119	278	42	71	1	0	35	0	546
2020	91	291	35	67	1	0	31	0	516
2021	78	296	24	72	1	1	26	0	498
2022	65	288	18	60	1	2	16	0	450
2023	53	295	17	49	1	2	17	0	434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	53.0	15.5	63.3
1989	849	56.0	15.1	59
1990	766	47.0	16.2	69.6
1991	569	45.0	12.6	86.8
1992	430	34.0	12.6	n/a
1993	419	32.0	13.1	89
1994	374	25.0	15.0	83.2
1995	495	30.0	16.5	41
1996	495	30.0	16.5	41
1997	660	34.0	19.4	25.6
1998	700	36.0	19.4	39.4
1999	750	38.0	19.7	29.2
2000	740	37.0	20.0	46.5
2001	744	38.0	19.6	45.6
2002	730	33.0	22.1	48.5
2003	730	33.0	22.1	48.5
2004	717	35.0	20.5	51.5
2005	668	37.0	18.1	41
2006	627	40.0	15.7	46.1
2007	562	37.0	15.2	50.3
2008	561	42.0	13.4	50.3
2009	557	47.7	13.6	52.9
2010	539	40.5	13.3	53.3
2011	528	39.5	13.3	55.5
2012	529	38.5	13.7	52.7
2013	531	40.0	13.2	51.2
2014	521	40.0	13.0	60.5
2015	539	42.0	12.8	58.4
2016	570	46.0	12.3	64.4
2017	563	44.0	12.7	66.8
2018	567	45.0	12.6	69
2019	546	37.5	14.5	66.5
2020	516	38.0	13.5	69.8
2021	498	35.0	14.2	76.3
2022	450	33.5	13.4	80.7
2023	434	31.5	13.7	67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	824	53.0	15.5	63.3
1989	849	56.0	15.1	59
1990	766	47.0	16.2	69.6
1991	569	45.0	12.6	86.8
1992	430	34.0	12.6	n/a
1993	419	32.0	13.1	89
1994	374	25.0	15.0	83.2
1995	495	30.0	16.5	41
1996	495	30.0	16.5	41
1997	660	34.0	19.4	25.6
1998	700	36.0	19.4	39.4
1999	750	38.0	19.7	29.2
2000	740	37.0	20.0	46.5
2001	744	38.0	19.6	45.6
2002	730	33.0	22.1	48.5
2003	730	33.0	22.1	48.5
2004	717	35.0	20.5	51.5
2005	668	37.0	18.1	41
2006	627	40.0	15.7	46.1
2007	562	37.0	15.2	50.3
2008	561	42.0	13.4	50.3
2009	557	47.7	13.6	52.9
2010	539	40.5	13.3	53.3
2011	528	39.5	13.3	55.5
2012	529	38.5	13.7	52.7
2013	531	40.0	13.2	51.2
2014	521	40.0	13.0	60.5
2015	539	42.0	12.8	58.4
2016	570	46.0	12.3	64.4
2017	563	44.0	12.7	66.8
2018	567	45.0	12.6	69
2019	546	37.5	14.5	66.5
2020	516	38.0	13.5	69.8
2021	498	35.0	14.2	76.3
2022	450	33.5	13.4	80.7
2023	434	31.5	13.7	67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$334 (3.3%)	$9,640 (96.7%)	$9,974
2019	$733 (7.1%)	$9,569 (92.9%)	$10,303
2020	$538 (4.4%)	$11,684 (95.6%)	$12,222
2021	$746 (6.3%)	$11,091 (93.7%)	$11,836
2022	$1,943 (13.7%)	$12,194 (86.2%)	$14,138
2023	$1,856 (11.8%)	$13,847 (88.2%)	$15,702

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 708^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1015^th of 2240 Elementary schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	62	54	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	66	57	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	65	69	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	59	61	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	68	56	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	64	53	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	60	48	12%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	546	434	20.5%
African American	278	295	6.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	42	17	59.5%
Hispanic	71	49	31%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	119	53	55.5%
Two or More Races	35	17	51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.5%	67.7%	1.3%

Schools Near Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1203 N Seacrest Blvd	Boynton Beach	33435	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 739-5700	434	32	13.7	67.7%	53 (12.2%)	295 (68.0%)	49 (11.3%)	17 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (3.9%)	50.2	1089^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.7%		53.2	1015^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.7%	74	68.0	46.0	53.0				54.0	46.0	54.0	100.0			49.0						$15,702	$1,856	$13,847
Galaxy Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	301 Galaxy Way	Boynton Beach	33435	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 739-5600	617	35	17.8	86.7%	33 (5.3%)	486 (78.8%)	84 (13.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	13.2	2082^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.7%		20	1893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.5%	189	34.0	27.0	40.0				38.0	30.0	28.0				34.0						$12,739	$1,975	$10,765
Rolling Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Miner Rd	Boynton Beach	33435	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-9500	692	46	15.1	88.0%	15 (2.2%)	459 (66.3%)	202 (29.2%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	11.6	2115^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.4	2180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.7%	65	25.0	25.0	30.0				44.0	27.0	34.0				34.0						$16,035	$2,955	$13,080
Forest Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1201 SW 3rd St	Boynton Beach	33435	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-6900	571	41	13.9	81.3%	29 (5.1%)	419 (73.4%)	100 (17.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	19.6	1914^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.2%		32.7	1534^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.5%	380	36.0	33.0	38.0				37.0	48.0	30.0				41.0						$15,865	$2,867	$12,999
Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3333 High Ridge Rd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 585-1189	1,046	56	18.6	15.7%	465 (44.5%)	286 (27.3%)	217 (20.7%)	15 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.4%)	50.7	1078^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.2%		59.8	845^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	233	58.0	48.0	56.0	50.0	54.0	46.0	60.0	56.0	55.0	47.0	72.0	52.0	56.0	57.0	87.0			59.0	$12,048	$1,588	$10,461
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	1,026	66	15.6	58.6%	290 (28.3%)	288 (28.1%)	348 (33.9%)	56 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.9%)	61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%		60	838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	7	61.0	58.0	59.0				62.0	49.0	65.0	100.0			57.0						$12,367	$847	$11,519
Freedom Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3400 Hypoluxo Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3100	677	47	14.5	69.3%	109 (16.1%)	219 (32.3%)	315 (46.5%)	16 (2.4%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	29.8	1628^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		27.3	1675^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	47	34.0	36.0	49.0				28.0	34.0	51.0	100.0			55.0						$15,551	$2,619	$12,932
Crosspointe Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3015 S Congress Ave	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-4100	652	36	18.1	75.0%	42 (6.4%)	468 (71.8%)	101 (15.5%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	13 (2.0%)	22.2	1841^st of 2256 public elementary schools	18.4%		35.8	1446^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.4%	395	46.0	33.0	36.0				44.0	49.0	41.0				28.0						$12,979	$2,151	$10,828
Lantana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 W Ocean Ave	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-0300	484	43	11.2	78.7%	67 (13.8%)	258 (53.3%)	146 (30.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	21.9	1851^st of 2256 public elementary schools	18.0%		28.9	1638^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.9%	213	26.0	42.0	39.0				41.0	24.0	36.0	100.0			48.0						$18,966	$3,323	$15,643
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	1,309	72	18.1	68.0%	255 (19.5%)	643 (49.1%)	311 (23.8%)	55 (4.2%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	36 (2.8%)	41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%		40	1337^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	35	56.0	50.0	57.0	57.0	61.0	61.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	58.0	45.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	85.0	96.0	92.0	73.0	$10,040	$957	$9,084

Frequently Asked Questions about Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?

Students at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School are 68% African American, 12% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School.

What district is Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School in?

Palm Beach

Is Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks 1089^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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