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:
6^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,190

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 802

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Asian:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.16. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (22.4%), Asian (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Morikami Park Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 41^st 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
2006	87.15	173^rd	1688	89.8%
2007	87.77	153^rd	1786	91.4%
2008	86.57	174^th	1789	90.3%
2009	88.69	128^th	1847	93.1%
2010	91.60	70^th	1919	96.4%
2011	91.62	76^th	1985	96.2%
2012	96.23	22^nd	1984	98.9%
2013	95.94	25^th	2029	98.8%
2014	96.38	18^th	2064	99.1%
2016	98.27	7^th	2087	99.7%
2017	98.17	8^th	2112	99.6%
2018	98.20	7^th	2118	99.7%
2019	98.10	5^th	2182	99.8%
2021	98.36	6^th	2247	99.7%
2022	98.07	7^th	2219	99.7%
2023	98.75	4^th	2240	99.8%
2024	98.16	6^th	2256	99.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, June 3, 2018

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 5^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 4^th 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)	95	93	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary School)	98	95	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morikami Park Elementary School)	97	95	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary School)	95	94	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Morikami Park Elementary School)	95	95
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary School)	98	88	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Morikami Park Elementary School)	88	87	1%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Morikami Park Elementary 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	794	802	1%
African American	62	64	3.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	68	72	5.9%
Hispanic	160	180	12.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	460	440	4.3%
Two or More Races	40	41	2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	16%	1.7%

Schools Near Morikami Park Elementary 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Morikami Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6201 Morikami Park Rd	Delray Beach	33484	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 894-7300	802	51	15.7	16.0%	440 (54.9%)	64 (8.0%)	180 (22.4%)	72 (9.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.1%)	98.2	6^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.7	4^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	94.0	93.0	90.0				99.0	99.0	91.0	100.0			87.0				$12,190	$739	$11,451
Calusa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 Clint Moore Rd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 989-7500	867	56	15.6	17.0%	587 (67.7%)	21 (2.4%)	160 (18.5%)	41 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (6.1%)	90.5	161^st of 2256 public elementary schools	92.9%		88.8	201^st of 2240 public elementary schools	91.0%	40	83.0	79.0	79.0				74.0	79.0	80.0				75.0				$11,880	$1,162	$10,718
Orchard View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4050 Germantown Rd	Delray Beach	33445	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 894-7400	596	44	13.7	76.0%	77 (12.9%)	335 (56.2%)	163 (27.3%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.7%)	28.5	1663^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	26.3%		27.4	1671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.4%	8	31.0	39.0	51.0				42.0	56.0	40.0				39.0				$16,383	$2,896	$13,487
Verde K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	3300 N Military Trail	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 218-6800	1,296	76	16.9	27.9%	652 (50.3%)	72 (5.6%)	475 (36.7%)	61 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.5%)	72.6	581^st of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%		71	607^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.9%	26	65.0	72.0	67.0	71.0	82.0	86.0	66.0	54.0	62.0	84.0	54.0	94.0	59.0	89.0	96.0	90.0	$10,212	$858	$9,354
Whispering Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9090 Spanish Isles Blvd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 672-2700	1,015	65	15.6	24.6%	606 (59.7%)	61 (6.0%)	274 (27.0%)	48 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.5%)	79.2	434^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.8%		80.7	393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%	41	68.0	70.0	65.0				77.0	68.0	66.0	100.0			64.0				$11,274	$1,067	$10,207
Blue Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	799 Banyan Trail	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 322-2420	731	47	15.5	17.6%	445 (60.9%)	23 (3.1%)	193 (26.4%)	36 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	90.1	179^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.1%					(n/a)	78.0	74.0	72.0				89.0	66.0	88.0	100.0			74.0				$12,138	$1,069	$11,069
Bridge Prep Academy Of Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	9085 Happy Hollow Rd	Delray Beach	33446	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 708-4548	168	10	16.1	52.4%	59 (35.1%)	33 (19.6%)	63 (37.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.0%)	30.6	1602^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.0%		51.6	1059^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.7%	543		38.0	53.0	60.0		50.0		31.0	27.0	40.0		60.0	47.0	40.0			$15,055	$1,294	$13,761
Banyan Creek Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4243 Sabal Lakes Rd	Delray Beach	33445	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 894-7100	844	56	15.0	51.4%	294 (34.8%)	317 (37.6%)	173 (20.5%)	24 (2.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.6%)	59.9	863^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.7%		62.9	774^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%	89	65.0	56.0	60.0				57.0	59.0	66.0	100.0			45.0				$12,841	$1,124	$11,718
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 SW 10th St	Delray Beach	33444	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 266-1100	354	27	13.3	78.8%	8 (2.3%)	287 (81.1%)	56 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	45.3	1211^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.3%		43	1253^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.1%	42	41.0	48.0	53.0				63.0	37.0	70.0	100.0			39.0				$19,673	$2,979	$16,695
S. D. Spady Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	901 NW 3rd St	Delray Beach	33444	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 454-7800	488	32	15.2	54.5%	138 (28.3%)	217 (44.5%)	96 (19.7%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.1%)	66.3	713^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.4%		53.6	1003^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	55.2%	290	68.0	61.0	56.0				67.0	48.0	80.0				46.0				$18,933	$1,606	$17,326

Frequently Asked Questions about Morikami Park Elementary School

What district is Morikami Park Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

Is Morikami Park Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Morikami Park Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Morikami Park Elementary School?

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

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