Palm Beach Maritime Academy

1518 W Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33462
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Palm Beach Maritime Academy serves 925 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Palm Beach Maritime Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Beach Maritime Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palm Beach Maritime Academy's student population of 925 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
925 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Beach Maritime Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Palm Beach Maritime Academy is 0.68, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#3307 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
36%
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Black
34%
21%
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White
18%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Beach Maritime Academy's ranking?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy is ranked #3307 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy?
925 students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Palm Beach Maritime Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% 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 Beach Maritime Academy?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Maritime Academy offer ?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Palm Beach Maritime Academy part of?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

2   1/17/2015
It badly need improvements with their employees. Most staff are good but the nurse... I don't even know if she's qualified. A rash that subsided needs 911? In the information of the child it states skin asthma and allergies, it's not even anaphylactic reaction just a simple rash in the arm that subsided immediately & is considered a dangerous sotuation and need the kids to be pulled out from class?
- Posted by Parent - murky

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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