The School District of Palm Beach County has proudly earned an “A” rating for the 2023-2024 school year! This achievement highlights the district’s commitment to excellence in education and solidifies its place among the top school districts statewide.
About This Accomplishment
This achievement is a testament to the district’s strategic initiatives and the dedicated efforts of Superintendent Michael J. Burke and the School Board, as noted on the district website.
Key initiatives that contributed to this success include:
- Prioritizing phonics instruction
- Enhancing kindergarten readiness programs
- Increasing student enrollment in advanced coursework
- Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Dual Enrollment
- Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education
- Supporting career and technical education
- Expanding choice programming across all grades
Superintendent Burke expressed his pride in the district’s accomplishments.
“Today’s announcement underscores the dedication of Palm Beach County’s families, teachers, administrators, support staff and community members to educating, affirming and inspiring our students,” he said, as noted on the district website. “I’m especially proud of our students who put in the hard work to achieve this coveted ‘A’ rating. With the highest graduation rate among Florida’s largest urban school districts and an ‘A’ rating, Palm Beach County schools remain ‘Your Best Choice’ for students and families in Palm Beach County.”
Other School District Achievements
There are several notable district accomplishments that also contributed to the overall success of the 2023-2024 school year, as noted on the district website.
- 59 schools improved by one or more letter grades
- 131 schools earned an “A” or “B” rating
- This is the highest number of top-rated schools in the past five years
- The Glades Region saw “unprecedented levels of student achievement”
- The ratings of Plumosa School of the Arts and K.E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary School increased by two letter grades
- Palm Beach County students made significant academic gains across almost all tested subjects.
- Algebra 1 students showed the largest growth among the state’s seven largest school districts
- For English Language Arts, the percentage of students scoring level 3 or higher (grades 3 to 10 combined) increased at a higher rate than the state average
Without a doubt, the Palm Beach County deserves its “A” rating. These achievements and the efforts of the Superintendent, the School Board and the district as a whole illustrate why Palm Beach County continues to be a top choice for families.
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