Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12

1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 207 students in grades 6-12, Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12's student population of 207 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
207 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 is 0.64, 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)
#2052 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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42%
48%
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46%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
36%
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Black
16%
21%
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White
54%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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≥80%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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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 Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12's ranking?
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 is ranked #2052 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 often compared to?
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12is often viewed alongside schools like Jinks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12?
The graduation rate of Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12?
207 students attend Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12?
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 offer ?
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 part of?
Palm Bay Preparatory 6-12 is part of Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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