Marine Science Education Center

1347 Palmer St
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Marine Science Education Center's student population of 30 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Marine Science Education Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
(13-14)
<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
36%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
67%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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≤5%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Marine Science Education Center?
The graduation rate of Marine Science Education Center is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marine Science Education Center?
30 students attend Marine Science Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Marine Science Education Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marine Science Education Center?
Marine Science Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Marine Science Education Center offer ?
Marine Science Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marine Science Education Center part of?
Marine Science Education Center is part of Duval School District.

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Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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