Serving 210 students in grades 6-12, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's student population of 210 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is 0.58, 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
#3461 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
58%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 #3461 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center often compared to?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Paxon School/advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% 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 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
210 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, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center offer ?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center part of?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center located?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Woodstock.
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