Marsh Pointe Elementary

Summary:

Marsh Pointe Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, serving 835 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state, Marsh Pointe consistently stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking between the 45th and 77th best elementary schools in Florida over the past several years.

Marsh Pointe's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 80-89% proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-6, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In 5th grade science, Marsh Pointe students achieve 80% proficiency, compared to just 53% for the district and state. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 69.58% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 4.19% Asian, and 2.99% African American students, which is higher than many of the nearby schools like Grove Park Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary. Additionally, Marsh Pointe has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.3% to 14.4% over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

Marsh Pointe's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its higher spending per student, ranging from $9,893 to $12,792, which is above the state average and many of the nearby schools. This increased investment may contribute to the school's resources and support for its students. When compared to nearby schools, Marsh Pointe consistently outperforms in academic proficiency, with schools like Grove Park Elementary, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, and Allamanda Elementary lagging behind in academic achievement. Overall, Marsh Pointe Elementary stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the Palm Beach School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12649 Ibiiza Dr
       Palm Beach Gardens, FL  33418


(561) 366-6800

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,792 Help


Students who attend Marsh Pointe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Watson B. Duncan Middle School
High:    William T. Dwyer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  835

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.6%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Compare Details Marsh Pointe Elementary ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd 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 95.09. (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 (69.6%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marsh Pointe Elementary is 15.8. 75 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Marsh Pointe Elementary employs 52.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marsh Pointe Elementary is $12,792. 82 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marsh Pointe Elementary 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 Marsh Pointe Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 84.42 242nd 1985 87.8%
2012 90.12 130th 1984 93.4%
2013 93.87 65th 2029 96.8%
2014 94.45 49th 2064 97.6%
2016 93.76 71st 2087 96.6%
2017 93.64 63rd 2112 97.0%
2018 94.76 44th 2118 97.9%
2019 94.15 47th 2182 97.8%
2021 95.42 45th 2247 98.0%
2022 94.42 60th 2219 97.3%
2023 93.58 77th 2240 96.6%
2024 95.09 48th 2256 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Open Quote Great teachers Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Open Quote THIS SCHOOL HAS WONDERFUL TEACHERS. I HAVE THREE CHILDREN WHO HAVE ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL AND I'M PLEASED EVERY YEAR WITH EACH ONE OF THERE TEACHERS. THEY LEARN MORE THAN THEIR PEERS WHO ATTEND OTHER SCHOOLS. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Open Quote Excellent school, there are great teachers! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Open Quote It was worth fighting the District to get my son into Marsh Pointe. I was not at all happy with Jupiter Farms Elementary School, and I can't believe the audacity of that 'other' school-rating site which gives them a '10'.

More and more, I'm convinced that other site is run by politicians who manipulate the data to keep people in their place; bad idea when you're dealing with me.

The best source of information is other parents with children in the school you're considering, and in my case I had very good information.

"Ignore what that man is doing behind the curtains...he works for me!" - The Wizard of Oz

Never one to back down from a fight, you could accuse me of starting it by taking my son to Connecticut for the beginning of the school year in 2010 - 4 months before his 5th birthday. Since he was already reading, articulating himself very clearly and doing basic math at the 1st grade level, I couldn't, in good conscience, keep him out of school.

He did great at Veteran's Park Elementary School in Ridgefield, CT...a top-10 school in a top-10 state.

At the Christmas break, we brought him back to Florida; he'd turned 5 a couple of weeks before, and was eligible. The District let him in since he now met the age requirement (their rules, not mine).

He finished kindergarten at Marsh Pointe with Mrs. Kokinda; a lovely woman who now teaches a 'gifted' kindergarten class at Marsh Pointe.

He's in first grade now and recently made the honor roll; he will finish first grade well before his 7th birthday. If all goes well, he will finish high school well before his 18th birthday...I'm thinking about a 'baby-doc' program so he can become a very young doctor or dentist.

That said, I have nothing but good to say about Marsh Pointe. The principal 'hand-picked' all her teachers, and has done a remarkable job managing what is considered a very large school.

The place is immaculately clean, warm and friendly; they made his transition from Connecticut schools - where he'd made many friends - to his new school very smooth. I was so grateful to his teachers and the staff at the end of his kindergarten year, that I brought all the ladies a single red rose...planning on something like it this year when he finishes first grade.

His new teacher - Miss Dyer - is exactly what my boy needs.

We were told she was 'tough', and she does demand a lot; I say "good, make him work harder".

Under her tutelage, he made the Honor Roll. I expect more great things before the school year ends.

She's apparently highly organized and encourages the same in her students.

Frankly, I'm amazed at what she's got my son and her other students doing at that grade level.

My only hope is that his 3rd grade teacher will be just as effective as Miss Dyer, as compassionate as Mrs. Kokinda, and as results-driven as the principal, Mrs. Warner.

This is a wonderful school and possibly the best-kept secret in the State. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marsh Pointe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 370 29 11 45 5 n/a n/a 23 483
2010 429 39 18 78 5 n/a n/a 20 589
2011 497 66 22 103 7 2 19 0 716
2012 582 63 23 116 6 0 19 0 809
2013 636 49 24 116 5 0 17 0 847
2014 680 50 39 120 7 0 24 0 920
2015 714 37 33 124 4 0 24 0 936
2016 675 36 39 129 2 0 29 0 910
2017 665 38 48 139 0 0 33 0 923
2018 650 37 45 134 0 0 28 0 894
2019 632 31 48 141 1 0 34 0 887
2020 612 31 49 174 1 0 38 0 905
2021 550 25 49 140 2 1 44 0 811
2022 571 24 38 161 0 0 40 0 834
2023 581 25 35 152 0 0 42 0 835

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 Marsh Pointe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 483 37.2 15.1 13.5
2010 589 37.0 15.9 17.9
2011 716 44.5 16.0 21.4
2012 809 51.5 15.7 17.1
2013 847 54.0 15.6 17.1
2014 920 62.0 14.8 19.9
2015 936 61.0 15.3 16.8
2016 910 62.0 14.6 17.6
2017 923 59.0 15.6 17.7
2018 894 58.0 15.4 18.6
2019 887 54.5 16.2 15.6
2020 905 55.5 16.3 18
2021 811 50.5 16.0 20.8
2022 834 50.6 16.4 22.2
2023 835 52.8 15.8 15.9

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 Marsh Pointe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 483 37.2 15.1 13.5
2010 589 37.0 15.9 17.9
2011 716 44.5 16.0 21.4
2012 809 51.5 15.7 17.1
2013 847 54.0 15.6 17.1
2014 920 62.0 14.8 19.9
2015 936 61.0 15.3 16.8
2016 910 62.0 14.6 17.6
2017 923 59.0 15.6 17.7
2018 894 58.0 15.4 18.6
2019 887 54.5 16.2 15.6
2020 905 55.5 16.3 18
2021 811 50.5 16.0 20.8
2022 834 50.6 16.4 22.2
2023 835 52.8 15.8 15.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marsh Pointe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $430 (5.2%) $7,832 (94.8%) $8,262
2019 $421 (4.9%) $8,119 (95.1%) $8,540
2020 $245 (2.5%) $9,648 (97.5%) $9,893
2021 $434 (4.2%) $9,979 (95.8%) $10,414
2022 $1,155 (10.3%) $10,008 (89.7%) $11,163
2023 $1,033 (8.1%) $11,760 (91.9%) $12,792

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marsh Pointe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Pointe Elementary)8985
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marsh Pointe Elementary)9692
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Pointe Elementary)8587
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marsh Pointe Elementary)9092
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marsh Pointe Elementary)8582
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marsh Pointe Elementary)8982
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Marsh Pointe Elementary)7068
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marsh Pointe Elementary)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 Students887835
 5.9%
African American3125
 19.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4835
 27.1%
Hispanic141152
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White632581
 8.1%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%15.9%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Marsh Pointe Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 835 students attended Marsh Pointe Elementary.

Students who attend Marsh Pointe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Watson B. Duncan Middle School
High : William T. Dwyer High School

Yes! Marsh Pointe Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 48th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Marsh Pointe Elementary are 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.


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