Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Royal Palm Exceptional School Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center's student population of 120 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
To work in partnerships with students, family and the community to ensure that each student acquires the knowledge, skills and core values necessary to achieve personal success and enrich the community.
School Rankings
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3634 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Palm Exceptional School Center's ranking?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is ranked #3634 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Royal Palm Exceptional School Center often compared to?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Centeris often viewed alongside schools like County Wide Exceptional Child Programs, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center?
The graduation rate of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Royal Palm Exceptional School Center?
120 students attend Royal Palm Exceptional School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 29% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Palm Exceptional School Center?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Royal Palm Exceptional School Center offer ?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Palm Exceptional School Center part of?
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center is part of Lee School District.
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