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DR. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 · (561) 882-7600 · Part of Palm Beach County School District
Students
529
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about DR. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten68
Grade 197
Grade 290
Grade 376
Grade 471
Grade 598
Enrollment over time
586’20
577’21
540’22
511’23
529’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 87%Hispanic 6%White 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.