Beacon Cove Intermediate School

Summary:

Beacon Cove Intermediate School is a public elementary school located in Jupiter, Florida, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 641 students. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beacon Cove Intermediate School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 22 and 114 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Beacon Cove students significantly outperform the district and state averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 70%) of White students and a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the nearby schools in the district, such as Limestone Creek Elementary School and Allamanda Elementary School.

Beacon Cove Intermediate School also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 19-23%) compared to the district and state averages, suggesting that the school serves a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding schools, such as Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School and Marsh Pointe Elementary. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated over the past 5 years, ranging from 4.4% to 11.5%, but are generally lower than the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 3-5

150 Schoolhouse Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458

(561) 366-6400

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,836

Students who attend Beacon Cove Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Independence Middle School
High:	William T. Dwyer High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 641

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Asian:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beacon Cove Intermediate School ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.02. (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 (72.7%), Hispanic (15.8%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beacon Cove Intermediate School is 17.8. 111 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Beacon Cove Intermediate School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beacon Cove Intermediate School is $12,836. 79 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Beacon Cove Intermediate 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 Beacon Cove Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	94.26	54^th	1688	96.8%
2007	94.33	29^th	1786	98.4%
2008	94.35	27^th	1789	98.5%
2009	94.79	20^th	1847	98.9%
2010	95.53	15^th	1919	99.2%
2011	93.74	31^st	1985	98.4%
2012	95.73	30^th	1984	98.5%
2013	96.12	22^nd	2029	98.9%
2014	93.88	56^th	2064	97.3%
2016	93.60	79^th	2087	96.2%
2017	92.79	78^th	2112	96.3%
2018	93.83	61^st	2118	97.1%
2019	94.82	34^th	2182	98.4%
2021	95.15	54^th	2247	97.6%
2022	95.03	48^th	2219	97.8%
2023	92.06	114^th	2240	94.9%
2024	92.02	114^th	2256	94.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Beacon Cove Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	907	24	30	59	10	n/a	n/a	0	1030
2003	907	24	30	59	10	n/a	n/a	0	1030
2004	808	32	33	58	5	n/a	n/a	0	936
2005	810	36	37	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	942
2006	813	28	43	56	9	n/a	n/a	0	949
2007	821	27	32	62	10	n/a	n/a	53	1005
2008	815	25	36	71	6	n/a	n/a	53	1006
2009	708	26	28	63	3	n/a	n/a	52	880
2010	691	11	39	104	3	n/a	n/a	27	875
2011	729	15	39	100	6	1	27	0	917
2012	741	11	43	109	2	0	34	0	940
2013	713	13	60	121	1	0	24	0	932
2014	695	13	61	116	1	0	35	0	921
2015	636	11	52	120	0	0	27	0	846
2016	586	13	44	114	0	0	28	0	785
2017	593	15	44	110	2	0	27	0	791
2018	555	17	46	103	2	1	33	0	757
2019	524	16	52	110	1	3	33	0	739
2020	500	13	39	116	1	2	33	0	704
2021	415	10	37	98	1	3	33	0	597
2022	417	6	34	114	2	2	32	0	607
2023	466	9	35	101	1	1	28	0	641

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 Beacon Cove Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1030	46.0	22.4	11.6
2003	1030	46.0	22.4	11.6
2004	936	42.0	22.3	12.6
2005	942	44.0	21.4	10.4
2006	949	49.0	19.4	9.2
2007	1005	54.0	18.6	9.6
2008	1006	61.5	16.4	9.8
2009	880	59.9	17.1	10.5
2010	875	50.0	17.5	12.7
2011	917	54.0	16.9	15.2
2012	940	56.0	16.7	14.6
2013	932	60.0	15.5	16.6
2014	921	62.0	14.8	19.1
2015	846	54.0	15.6	16.1
2016	785	52.0	15.0	17.5
2017	791	52.0	15.2	19.8
2018	757	52.0	14.5	20.7
2019	739	40.5	18.2	15.8
2020	704	41.5	16.9	14.6
2021	597	38.5	15.5	19.8
2022	607	34.5	17.5	22.9
2023	641	36.0	17.8	19

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 Beacon Cove Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1030	46.0	22.4	11.6
2003	1030	46.0	22.4	11.6
2004	936	42.0	22.3	12.6
2005	942	44.0	21.4	10.4
2006	949	49.0	19.4	9.2
2007	1005	54.0	18.6	9.6
2008	1006	61.5	16.4	9.8
2009	880	59.9	17.1	10.5
2010	875	50.0	17.5	12.7
2011	917	54.0	16.9	15.2
2012	940	56.0	16.7	14.6
2013	932	60.0	15.5	16.6
2014	921	62.0	14.8	19.1
2015	846	54.0	15.6	16.1
2016	785	52.0	15.0	17.5
2017	791	52.0	15.2	19.8
2018	757	52.0	14.5	20.7
2019	739	40.5	18.2	15.8
2020	704	41.5	16.9	14.6
2021	597	38.5	15.5	19.8
2022	607	34.5	17.5	22.9
2023	641	36.0	17.8	19

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 Beacon Cove Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$383 (4.4%)	$8,293 (95.6%)	$8,676
2019	$394 (4.6%)	$8,221 (95.4%)	$8,615
2020	$215 (2.1%)	$10,053 (97.9%)	$10,268
2021	$434 (3.8%)	$10,852 (96.2%)	$11,286
2022	$1,232 (10.4%)	$10,668 (89.7%)	$11,899
2023	$950 (7.4%)	$11,887 (92.6%)	$12,836

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon Cove Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 114^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	83	82	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	88	88
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	87	81	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	91	85	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	84	92	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	92	85	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Beacon Cove Intermediate School)	82	74	8%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beacon Cove Intermediate 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	739	641	13.3%
African American	16	9	43.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	52	35	32.7%
Hispanic	110	101	8.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	524	466	11.1%
Two or More Races	33	28	15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	19%	3.2%

Schools Near Beacon Cove Intermediate 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
Beacon Cove Intermediate School	Public	3-5	150 Schoolhouse Rd	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 366-6400	641	36	17.8	19.0%	466 (72.7%)	9 (1.4%)	101 (15.8%)	35 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.4%)	92	114^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.9%		92.1	114^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.9%		84.0	83.0	81.0				88.0	66.0	84.0	100.0			75.0						$12,836	$950	$11,887
Lighthouse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	4750 Dakota Dr	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 741-9400	591	39	15.1	17.6%	440 (74.5%)	7 (1.2%)	89 (15.1%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.6%)								(n/a)
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens	Public, Charter	K-8	5651 Hood Rd	Palm Beach Gardens	33418	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 348-2525	1,046	50	20.9	53.3%	312 (29.8%)	343 (32.8%)	291 (27.8%)	46 (4.4%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (4.7%)	53.5	1008^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.3%		44.1	1227^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.2%	219	66.0	54.0	58.0	58.0	68.0	68.0	50.0	50.0	60.0	57.0	54.0	65.0	51.0	51.0	97.0	100.0	96.0	92.0	$9,096	$1,361	$7,736
Marsh Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12649 Ibiiza Dr	Palm Beach Gardens	33418	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 366-6800	835	53	15.8	15.9%	581 (69.6%)	25 (3.0%)	152 (18.2%)	35 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.0%)	95.1	48^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.9%		93.6	77^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.6%	29	86.0	89.0	86.0				89.0	80.0	80.0	100.0			80.0						$12,792	$1,033	$11,760
Dwight D. Eisenhower K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2926 Lone Pine Rd	Palm Beach Gardens	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 366-6000	432	34	12.7	56.0%	155 (35.9%)	123 (28.5%)	113 (26.2%)	17 (3.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.4%)	54.9	975^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.8%		53	1017^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.6%	42	57.0	45.0	59.0	75.0			57.0	58.0	41.0	94.0			50.0						$25,176	$4,086	$21,089
Timber Trace Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5200 117th Ct N	Palm Beach Gardens	33418	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 366-6200	825	53	15.5	33.5%	452 (54.8%)	47 (5.7%)	187 (22.7%)	82 (9.9%)	4 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	47 (5.7%)	90.7	151^st of 2256 public elementary schools	93.3%		89.4	182^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.9%	31	72.0	65.0	79.0				88.0	86.0	86.0	100.0			77.0						$12,802	$1,182	$11,621
Jupiter Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	200 S Loxahatchee Dr	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 741-5300	832	57	14.7	68.8%	136 (16.3%)	13 (1.6%)	657 (79.0%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	41.2	1311^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.9%		49.2	1116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.2%	195	41.0	46.0	45.0				49.0	46.0	55.0	100.0			58.0						$15,050	$2,139	$12,912
Jerry Thomas Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Maplewood Dr	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 741-9100	718	49	14.8	40.7%	414 (57.7%)	24 (3.3%)	237 (33.0%)	26 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (1.9%)	59.2	881^st of 2256 public elementary schools	60.9%		60.2	832^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%	49	69.0	54.0	52.0				77.0	46.0	53.0	100.0			49.0						$13,543	$1,261	$12,282
Allamanda Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10300 Allamanda Dr	Palm Beach Gardens	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 803-7200	630	62	10.1	47.8%	255 (40.5%)	146 (23.2%)	156 (24.8%)	47 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (3.8%)	60	861^st of 2256 public elementary schools	61.8%		46.2	1181^st of 2240 public elementary schools	47.3%	320	57.0	67.0	57.0				69.0	60.0	47.0	95.0			48.0						$18,197	$1,992	$16,205
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	10060 Riverside Dr	Palm Beach Gardens	33410	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 366-6500	652	38	17.3	48.6%	222 (34.0%)	180 (27.6%)	151 (23.2%)	55 (8.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.0%)	82.2	351^st of 2256 public elementary schools	84.4%		78.3	442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	80.3%	91	69.0	66.0	70.0				75.0	73.0	79.0	100.0			63.0						$12,242	$945	$11,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon Cove Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Beacon Cove Intermediate School?

Students at Beacon Cove Intermediate School are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Beacon Cove Intermediate School a good school?

Yes. Beacon Cove Intermediate School ranks in the top 5.1% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Beacon Cove Intermediate School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 641 students attended Beacon Cove Intermediate School.

What district is Beacon Cove Intermediate School in?

Palm Beach

What schools do graduates of Beacon Cove Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Beacon Cove Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Independence Middle School
High : William T. Dwyer High School

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