Palm Beach County Public Schools Named “Schools of Excellence” by Florida Department of Education
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The School District of Palm Beach County, which describes itself as an "A" rated and Academically High-Performing District, announced that the Florida Department of Education has given 45 of its schools the "School of Excellence" designation. The announcement comes from the district itself.
According to the article, the label goes to schools with sustained high academic results. A school qualifies by placing at or above the 80th percentile compared with similar schools statewide (elementary, middle, high or combination) in at least two of the last three school years. Superintendent Mike Burke praised the students, families and staff involved and said families can find strong public schools close to home. The article lists the 2026 honorees, though the list is not included in the text provided.
The district also notes that families can enroll at a neighborhood school, apply to any district school with open seats, or apply to more than 330 specialized choice programs. It says teachers at the 45 schools and across the district receive an average salary boost of about $8,000 a year through the 1 Mill for Schools, which also pays for 900 teacher positions and student safety and security measures. Voters approved it in 2018 and renewed it in 2022, and a question on continuing it will appear on the 2026 general election ballot.
Why it matters
The designation is one measure families may use when comparing schools, and the district links it to its enrollment choices. The mention of the 1 Mill for Schools shows that local property tax funding for teacher pay and positions is up for a voter decision in 2026.
- Awards and recognition
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- School choice
- Teacher pay
- Property taxes
- School levy
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- How should families weigh state recognition like School of Excellence alongside other factors when choosing a school?
- What information would help voters evaluate the 1 Mill for Schools question on the 2026 ballot?
- How can districts share the practices of high-performing schools with other schools in the same district?
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