Galaxy Elementary School vs Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galaxy Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Galaxy Elementary School Boynton Beach, Florida | Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1571 of 2,187 | #820 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26805 of 50,301 | #13382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 595 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 47.5).
- •Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 75.3%).
- •Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Galaxy Elementary School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galaxy Elementary School better than Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (67.1 vs 47.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Galaxy Elementary School and Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galaxy Elementary School: 595. Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galaxy Elementary School and Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Galaxy Elementary School is 1571st of 2,187 and Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School is 820th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).