Marine Science Education Center is a school in Atlantic Beach, Florida. It is located at 1347 Palmer Street and is part of Duval County Public Schools The school features 14 wet lab tanks, a small museum on local marine life and fishing, in a historic circa 1927 schoolhouse.
Marine Science Education Center serves 25 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 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marine Science Education Center's student population of 25 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marine Science Education Center is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
24%
21%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marine Science Education Center?
25 students attend Marine Science Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Marine Science Education Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marine Science Education Center?
Marine Science Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marine Science Education Center offer ?
Marine Science Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marine Science Education Center part of?
Marine Science Education Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Marine Science Education Center located?
Marine Science Education Center is located in the Mayport neighborhood of Atlantic Beach, FL.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 10, 2026 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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