Serving 183 students in grades 6-12, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's student population of 183 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
58%
21%
White
33%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's ranking?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is ranked #1753 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
The graduation rate of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
183 students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center offer ?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center part of?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is part of Duval School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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