Palm Harbor Academy (Closed 2020)

Serving 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Harbor Academy 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(17-18)
20-29%
58%
(17-18)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
38%
Black
77%
21%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Harbor Academy?
47 students attend Palm Harbor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Palm Harbor Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Harbor Academy?
Palm Harbor Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Harbor Academy offer ?
Palm Harbor Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Harbor Academy part of?
Palm Harbor Academy is part of Flagler School District.

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