Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 · Palm Beach
#1867 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#32939 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is a public elementary located in Riviera Beach, in the Palm Beach school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 529 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1867th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 529.
There are 8 schools in Riviera Beach; Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Suncoast Community High School
Riviera Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,522 students · 349 m away
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Riviera Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students · 452 m away
Lincoln Elementary School
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 1.1 km away
Teen Parent Program - PK
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
25 students · 1.1 km away
Washington Elementary Magnet School
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 1.2 km away
West Riviera Elementary School
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 1.7 km away
Inlet Grove Community High School
Riviera Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
714 students · 2.2 km away
Bak Middle School of the Arts
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,246 students · 3.0 km away
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,809 students · 3.2 km away
Lake Park Elementary School
Lake Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 3.3 km away
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Bayview Elementary School
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Golden Gate Elementary School
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Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary a good school?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1867 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary rank in Florida?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks #1867 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #32939 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary had 529 students in 2025.
Is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.