Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palm Bay Academy Charter School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Bay Academy Charter School's student population of 370 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Campus Size
35 acres
School Motto
We Care More
School Rankings
Palm Bay Academy Charter School 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 Bay Academy Charter School is 0.69, 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
#2602 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Bay Academy Charter School's ranking?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is ranked #2602 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Bay Academy Charter School often compared to?
Palm Bay Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
370 students attend Palm Bay Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Palm Bay Academy Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Bay Academy Charter School offer ?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Bay Academy Charter School part of?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is part of Brevard School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm Bay Academy Charter School located?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is located in the Tropicana neighborhood of Palm Bay, FL.
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