Glades Day School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1965 by parents, Glades Day School continues to be governed by parents in providing an alternative educational opportunity. Based on the traditional neighborhood school, Glades Day stresses high moral values, character and scholastic achievement. Our philosophy is to educate each student to the best of our ability in order to prepare him/her for a productive life. We accomplish this by concentrating on the mastery of basic skills in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education. At Glades Day School, we offer a balance of academic, athletic and extracurricular activities. Our graduates have attended and received degrees from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, including those in the Ivy League. We provide our students the opportunity to develop in a school setting, which in addition to our academic subjects, offers a full range of programs, including computer technology, foreign language and musical arts....
School Overview:
Glades Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 570 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 33% | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 51 students | ||
| Kind - 20 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 62 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 70 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 69 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 66 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 61 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1965 by parents, Glades Day School continues to be governed by parents in providing an alternative educational opportunity. Based on the traditional neighborhood school, Glades Day stresses high moral values, character and scholastic achievement. Our philosophy is to educate each student to the best of our ability in order to prepare him/her for a productive life. We accomplish this by concentrating on the mastery of basic skills in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education. At Glades Day School, we offer a balance of academic, athletic and extracurricular activities. Our graduates have attended and received degrees from some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, including those in the Ivy League. We provide our students the opportunity to develop in a school setting, which in addition to our academic subjects, offers a full range of programs, including computer technology, foreign language and musical arts.
- Profile last updated: 01/30/2007
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33430) | School Zip (33430) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 21,244 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 11% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.1 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $22,030 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.8 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 39% / 61% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The Shepherd's School - 78 students - 8.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Zip 33430
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