Summary:
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving around 820 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida, Sandpiper Shores consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic assessments across all grade levels and subjects.
Sandpiper Shores has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a racial composition of 46.34% White, 11.1% African American, 36.1% Hispanic, and 2.93% Asian. Despite this diversity, the school maintains strong academic performance, with 70% of 3rd graders, 67% of 4th graders, and 69% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 54%, 52%, and 57%, respectively. In math, 75% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 71% of 5th graders were proficient or better, outpacing the district's 59%, 50%, and 58%.
While Sandpiper Shores has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 23.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, this rate is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Olympus International Academy (44.1%) and Coral Sunset Elementary (35.0%). Additionally, Sandpiper Shores has a relatively high per-student spending of $14,309, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and investment in resources suggest that it is effectively meeting the educational needs of its community.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Palm Beach
SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,309
Students who attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 883
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.7%
Hispanic:
34.3%
African American:
9.1%
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Asian:
3.5%
Two or more races:
3.2%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%
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