Palm Bay Academy Charter School

Summary:

Palm Bay Academy Charter School is an elementary and middle school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving 364 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Brevard County school district, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Palm Bay Academy has some notable differences. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (46.7%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 9.96% to 34.13%. Palm Bay Academy also has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.8% to 29.0%, while the nearby schools have rates ranging from 10.7% to 27.7%. Academically, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the Brevard County and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math around 30-45% compared to Brevard's 55-67% and Florida's 50-60%. Additionally, Palm Bay Academy has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 20.09% to 76.24%.

While Palm Bay Academy spends $8,981 per student, which is lower than the spending at nearby schools, which range from $9,569 to $12,367 per student, the school's academic performance and other key metrics suggest that it is underperforming compared to its counterparts in the district. Schools like Gemini Elementary, Meadowlane Intermediate, and Riviera Elementary have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch, indicating that Palm Bay Academy faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its predominantly low-income student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2112 Palm Bay Rd NE
       Palm Bay, FL  32905


(321) 984-2710

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
2045th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,981 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.7%
White:
28.6%
Hispanic:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Palm Bay Academy Charter School ranks worse than 90.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 62nd among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palm Bay Academy Charter School ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Palm Bay Academy Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.7%), White (28.6%), Hispanic (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 20.2. 63 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Palm Bay Academy Charter School employs 18 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Bay Academy Charter School is $8,981. 61 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Bay Academy Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palm Bay Academy Charter School 994th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Palm Bay Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.15 27th 199 86.4%
2005 83.68 39th 202 80.7%
2006 89.87 122nd 1688 92.8%
2007 89.98 110th 1786 93.8%
2008 87.06 164th 1789 90.8%
2009 77.18 377th 1847 79.6%
2010 75.74 413th 1919 78.5%
2011 70.95 571st 1985 71.2%
2012 54.58 901st 1984 54.6%
2013 57.91 832nd 2029 59.0%
2014 60.25 811th 2064 60.7%
2016 38.77 1294th 2087 38.0%
2017 29.34 1521st 2112 28.0%
2018 30.75 1502nd 2118 29.1%
2019 17.94 1891st 2182 13.3%
2021 21.34 1793rd 2247 20.2%
2022 37.59 1381st 2219 37.8%
2023 21.11 1869th 2240 16.6%
2024 14.65 2045th 2256 9.4%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.49 98th 675 85.5%
2007 93.51 26th 736 96.5%
2008 92.14 32nd 740 95.7%
2009 84.69 92nd 780 88.2%
2010 77.35 171st 839 79.6%
2011 74.52 211th 891 76.3%
2012 70.96 247th 897 72.5%
2013 59.39 382nd 956 60.0%
2014 58.67 404th 999 59.6%
2016 65.29 316th 997 68.3%
2017 60.15 393rd 1031 61.9%
2018 57.16 422nd 1035 59.2%
2019 29.61 808th 1099 26.5%
2021 28.90 818th 1136 28.0%
2022 35.71 732nd 1148 36.2%
2023 39.21 708th 1177 39.8%
2024 20.34 994th 1196 16.9%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Palm Bay Academy Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Open Quote The worth of a school is found in the heart of the staff. Difficulties within the educational system is always apparent, the potential for human error is found in all, but the value of the school is the ability to face the challenges or errors and move forward.

Their heart desire and their dedication towards the students while trying to submit to governmental requirements is apparent. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 59 20 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 90
2000 75 34 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2001 86 52 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2002 121 63 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2003 121 63 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2004 115 89 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 114 85 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 138 93 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 144 125 9 55 3 n/a n/a 33 369
2008 145 151 12 61 2 n/a n/a 32 403
2009 224 192 16 65 4 n/a n/a 44 545
2010 193 209 20 66 4 n/a n/a 35 527
2011 158 221 14 83 5 0 28 0 509
2012 158 277 16 96 1 0 32 0 580
2013 113 271 15 93 0 0 27 0 519
2014 135 277 16 85 2 0 44 0 559
2015 153 299 19 100 1 0 49 0 621
2016 153 286 19 106 1 0 58 0 623
2017 157 277 14 99 1 1 47 0 596
2018 144 256 11 86 1 1 42 0 541
2019 136 271 10 94 1 1 48 0 561
2020 102 192 11 79 1 1 40 0 426
2021 91 149 5 58 2 0 35 0 340
2022 91 168 2 66 1 0 28 0 356
2023 104 170 3 61 0 0 26 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 90 0.0 0.0 0
2000 122 0.0 0.0 6.6
2001 152 0.0 0.0 25
2002 207 12.0 17.3 36.2
2003 207 12.0 17.3 36.2
2004 235 12.0 19.6 39.1
2005 223 14.0 15.9 39.9
2006 269 15.0 17.9 31.6
2007 369 18.0 20.5 46.1
2008 403 20.0 20.2 41.2
2009 545 37.5 15.8 44.3
2010 527 39.5 13.3 60
2011 509 43.5 11.7 55.8
2012 580 45.5 12.7 66.4
2013 519 43.0 12.0 67.1
2014 559 38.0 14.7 76.6
2015 621 47.0 13.2 78.4
2016 623 46.0 13.5 99.4
2017 596 50.0 11.9 100
2018 541 47.0 11.5 99.4
2019 561 36.7 15.2 99.1
2020 426 25.7 16.5 100
2021 340 22.5 15.1 100
2022 356 18.0 19.7 99.7
2023 364 18.0 20.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 90 0.0 0.0 0
2000 122 0.0 0.0 6.6
2001 152 0.0 0.0 25
2002 207 12.0 17.3 36.2
2003 207 12.0 17.3 36.2
2004 235 12.0 19.6 39.1
2005 223 14.0 15.9 39.9
2006 269 15.0 17.9 31.6
2007 369 18.0 20.5 46.1
2008 403 20.0 20.2 41.2
2009 545 37.5 15.8 44.3
2010 527 39.5 13.3 60
2011 509 43.5 11.7 55.8
2012 580 45.5 12.7 66.4
2013 519 43.0 12.0 67.1
2014 559 38.0 14.7 76.6
2015 621 47.0 13.2 78.4
2016 623 46.0 13.5 99.4
2017 596 50.0 11.9 100
2018 541 47.0 11.5 99.4
2019 561 36.7 15.2 99.1
2020 426 25.7 16.5 100
2021 340 22.5 15.1 100
2022 356 18.0 19.7 99.7
2023 364 18.0 20.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $853 (11.7%) $6,421 (88.3%) $7,274
2019 $607 (7.9%) $7,060 (92.1%) $7,667
2020 $1,049 (11.4%) $8,165 (88.6%) $9,214
2021 $1,119 (10.6%) $9,476 (89.4%) $10,595
2022 $1,287 (13.6%) $8,162 (86.4%) $9,449
2023 $1,222 (13.6%) $7,759 (86.4%) $8,981

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Bay Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1891st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1869th of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.2%
Ranks 808th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 708th of 1177 Middle schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)5539
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3734
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3143
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)2156
 35%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)4359
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3256
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)2921
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3650
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)4026
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)4032
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)5853
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3328
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6253
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)5038
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6352
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3954
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)4330
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)3617
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Brevard)5348
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)5246
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Brevard)7569
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Bay Academy Charter School)7667
 9%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)6454
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561364
 35.1%
African American271170
 37.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian103
 70%
Hispanic9461
 35.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White136104
 23.5%
Two or More Races4826
 45.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Palm Bay Academy Charter School.

Palm Bay Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Palm Bay Academy Charter School are 47% African American, 29% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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