B
Good
74/100

Westward Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1101 GOLF AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Florida
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.39 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Florida for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
528
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.39 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.39 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 69% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−20 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency30% (−16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%32%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -16 pts, math -15 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1101 GOLF AVE
City West Palm Beach
ZIP Code 33401
District 1201500
NCES School ID 120150001494
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33401

Understanding the community around Westward Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,238
Per Capita Income $46,986
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $354,900
Median Rent $1,679
Owner-Occupied 36.2%
Renter-Occupied 63.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Westward Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.9%
Hispanic/Latino 8.1%
White 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.8%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 528
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Westward Elementary School?
Westward Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Westward Elementary School?
Westward Elementary School has 528 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Westward Elementary School serve?
Westward Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Westward Elementary School receive per student?
Westward Elementary School receives $14,596 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Westward Elementary School in 33401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$450,202
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,662
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
63.8%

Other Schools in 33401

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026