Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School

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:
1089th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,702 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.0%
White:
12.2%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 58th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68%), White (12.2%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is 13.7, which is the 24th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School employs 31.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School is $15,702, which is the 30th 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 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.76 1001st 1688 40.7%
2007 44.85 1045th 1786 41.5%
2008 45.55 1033rd 1789 42.3%
2009 51.52 956th 1847 48.2%
2010 55.40 921st 1919 52.0%
2011 65.02 731st 1985 63.2%
2012 57.51 848th 1984 57.3%
2013 60.47 784th 2029 61.4%
2014 63.40 734th 2064 64.4%
2016 73.09 540th 2087 74.1%
2017 76.11 473rd 2112 77.6%
2018 72.02 561st 2118 73.5%
2019 65.98 708th 2182 67.6%
2021 49.07 1102nd 2247 51.0%
2022 54.97 948th 2219 57.3%
2023 53.21 1015th 2240 54.7%
2024 50.18 1089th 2256 51.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 708th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1015th 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)6254
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)6657
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)6569
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)5961
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)6856
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)6048
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poinciana Stem Elementary Magnet School)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546434
 20.5%
African American278295
 6.1%
American Indian11
Asian4217
 59.5%
Hispanic7149
 31%
Pacific Islander02
White11953
 55.5%
Two or More Races3517
 51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%67.7%
 1.3%


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

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

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


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