Morikami Park Elementary School

Summary:

Morikami Park Elementary School is a highly-acclaimed public elementary school in Delray Beach, Florida, serving 802 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 6th out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Morikami Park Elementary School's exceptional academic performance sets it apart, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Palm Beach School District and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 54.86% White, 7.98% African American, 22.44% Hispanic, 8.98% Asian, and 5.11% two or more races, is notable compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Calusa Elementary and Blue Lake Elementary, which have a more homogeneous student population.

Morikami Park Elementary School's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by its low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.9% to 6.6% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's per-student expenditure of $12,190 in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than the state and district averages, reflecting the school's investment in providing a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 6201 Morikami Park Rd
       Delray Beach, FL  33484


(561) 894-7300

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,190 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
Hispanic:
22.4%
Asian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morikami Park Elementary School ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first 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 98.16. (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: White (54.9%), Hispanic (22.4%), Asian (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morikami Park Elementary School is 15.7. 73 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Morikami Park Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morikami Park Elementary School is $12,190. 94 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Morikami Park Elementary 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 Morikami Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.15 173rd 1688 89.8%
2007 87.77 153rd 1786 91.4%
2008 86.57 174th 1789 90.3%
2009 88.69 128th 1847 93.1%
2010 91.60 70th 1919 96.4%
2011 91.62 76th 1985 96.2%
2012 96.23 22nd 1984 98.9%
2013 95.94 25th 2029 98.8%
2014 96.38 18th 2064 99.1%
2016 98.27 7th 2087 99.7%
2017 98.17 8th 2112 99.6%
2018 98.20 7th 2118 99.7%
2019 98.10 5th 2182 99.8%
2021 98.36 6th 2247 99.7%
2022 98.07 7th 2219 99.7%
2023 98.75 4th 2240 99.8%
2024 98.16 6th 2256 99.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Morikami Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 3, 2018

Open Quote I have had a great experience at this school as a parent. I could not imagine any other school with such amazing staff, high expectations, and rigorous instruction. Thank you Morikami Park Elementary Staff for challenging my son. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Morikami Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 563 126 32 88 6 n/a n/a 0 815
2000 599 187 33 114 9 n/a n/a 0 942
2001 605 199 36 149 13 n/a n/a 0 1002
2002 615 180 39 168 9 n/a n/a 0 1011
2003 615 180 39 168 9 n/a n/a 0 1011
2004 610 190 42 154 5 n/a n/a 0 1001
2005 609 195 54 145 5 n/a n/a 0 1008
2006 589 190 68 155 4 n/a n/a 0 1006
2007 504 168 66 126 4 n/a n/a 89 957
2008 497 151 66 116 3 n/a n/a 90 923
2009 490 138 55 104 2 n/a n/a 87 876
2010 462 117 56 166 6 n/a n/a 38 845
2011 483 104 48 152 4 1 38 0 830
2012 474 98 49 158 2 1 31 0 813
2013 486 94 45 142 0 0 29 0 796
2014 476 98 49 158 0 0 27 0 808
2015 456 92 53 160 0 0 29 0 790
2016 472 76 60 175 0 0 25 0 808
2017 455 72 60 194 0 0 26 0 807
2018 463 68 60 175 2 0 36 0 804
2019 460 62 68 160 3 1 40 0 794
2020 466 61 59 181 3 2 35 0 807
2021 445 61 57 190 3 2 43 0 801
2022 438 61 60 186 4 1 44 0 794
2023 440 64 72 180 4 1 41 0 802

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 Morikami Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 815 38.0 21.4 14
2000 942 47.0 20.0 23.9
2001 1002 48.0 20.9 24.5
2002 1011 47.0 21.5 22.6
2003 1011 47.0 21.5 22.6
2004 1001 51.0 19.6 22.9
2005 1008 55.0 18.3 23
2006 1006 57.0 17.6 22.5
2007 957 59.0 16.2 19.8
2008 923 61.0 15.1 19.7
2009 876 70.9 14.4 19.9
2010 845 58.0 14.5 21.8
2011 830 56.0 14.8 20.1
2012 813 57.5 14.1 17.7
2013 796 59.0 13.4 18.2
2014 808 59.0 13.6 21.4
2015 790 56.0 14.1 19.7
2016 808 61.0 13.2 19.8
2017 807 58.0 13.9 18.7
2018 804 60.0 13.4 19.5
2019 794 50.0 15.8 17.6
2020 807 49.5 16.3 19.1
2021 801 51.5 15.5 21.3
2022 794 51.5 15.4 22.5
2023 802 51.0 15.7 16

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 Morikami Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 815 38.0 21.4 14
2000 942 47.0 20.0 23.9
2001 1002 48.0 20.9 24.5
2002 1011 47.0 21.5 22.6
2003 1011 47.0 21.5 22.6
2004 1001 51.0 19.6 22.9
2005 1008 55.0 18.3 23
2006 1006 57.0 17.6 22.5
2007 957 59.0 16.2 19.8
2008 923 61.0 15.1 19.7
2009 876 70.9 14.4 19.9
2010 845 58.0 14.5 21.8
2011 830 56.0 14.8 20.1
2012 813 57.5 14.1 17.7
2013 796 59.0 13.4 18.2
2014 808 59.0 13.6 21.4
2015 790 56.0 14.1 19.7
2016 808 61.0 13.2 19.8
2017 807 58.0 13.9 18.7
2018 804 60.0 13.4 19.5
2019 794 50.0 15.8 17.6
2020 807 49.5 16.3 19.1
2021 801 51.5 15.5 21.3
2022 794 51.5 15.4 22.5
2023 802 51.0 15.7 16

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 Morikami Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $256 (3.1%) $8,078 (96.9%) $8,334
2019 $333 (4.1%) $7,856 (95.9%) $8,189
2020 $120 (1.3%) $9,301 (98.7%) $9,421
2021 $292 (3.0%) $9,458 (97.0%) $9,751
2022 $1,087 (9.7%) $10,095 (90.3%) $11,182
2023 $739 (6.1%) $11,451 (93.9%) $12,190

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morikami Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morikami Park Elementary School)9593
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary School)9895
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morikami Park Elementary School)9795
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary School)9594
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morikami Park Elementary School)9595
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary School)9888
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Morikami Park Elementary School)8887
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary 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 Students794802
 1%
African American6264
 3.2%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian6872
 5.9%
Hispanic160180
 12.5%
Pacific Islander11
White460440
 4.3%
Two or More Races4041
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%16%
 1.7%


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Students at Morikami Park Elementary School are 55% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Yes! Morikami Park Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Morikami Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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