Seaside Community Charter School

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Seaside Community Charter School ranks 1124 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seaside Community Charter School is a public charter school serving grades K-8 in Jacksonville, Florida, within the Duval school district, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in the state. Despite generally outperforming the district and state on test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, Seaside Community Charter School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 4 stars in 2015-2016 to just 2 stars in the current 2022-2023 school year.

One notable characteristic of Seaside Community Charter School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (73.39% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has an extremely low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 0.62% in 2022-2023, much lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 29-63% free/reduced lunch. This suggests that Seaside Community Charter School may not be serving the lower-income families in the area as effectively as it could.

Another concerning trend at Seaside Community Charter School is the sharp rise in chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 12.7% in 2019-2020 to 37.7% in the current 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Duval Charter School At Mandarin, Mandarin Oaks Elementary School, and River City Science Academy At Mandarin. High absenteeism can have a significant impact on student learning and academic achievement, and this trend warrants further investigation by the school's leadership and the Duval school district.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

10850 Old St Augustine Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257

(904) 619-3933

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1124^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,587

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seaside Community Charter School ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 48^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.55. (See more...)

Compare Details Seaside Community Charter School ranks worse than 57.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.8. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seaside Community Charter School is 16, which is the 51^st best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Seaside Community Charter School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seaside Community Charter School is $8,587. 113 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Seaside Community Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Seaside Community Charter School 690^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Seaside Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seaside Community Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	70.17	589^th	2087	71.8%
2017	76.53	462^nd	2112	78.1%
2018	73.41	525^th	2118	75.2%
2019	77.33	458^th	2182	79.0%
2021	61.66	817^th	2247	63.6%
2022	64.41	755^th	2219	66.0%
2023	44.65	1217^th	2240	45.7%
2024	48.55	1124^th	2256	50.2%

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

Rank History for Seaside Community Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.38	659^th	1177	44.0%
2024	42.80	690^th	1196	42.3%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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75%

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, April 9, 2021

If you care about your child getting a good education, take them elsewhere. This school talks a good talk but they do not hold their faculty or staff accountable to the values and standards they publish on their website. This past year I've heard (thanks to Zoom) my child's teacher getting cross with very young students and even scolding them for things beyond their control, then refuse to apologize for it. I've also seen her tell students an assignment would not be graded, only to then go and grade it. The teacher just marches on with each class never revisiting struggle points for students either in whole group, small group, or one-on-one space so students are left behind. Moreover, we get no feedback on our student's assignments, which are often given with vague instructions and no grading rubric or criteria so she continues to get docked points without knowing how to improve. If you try to ask clarifying questions about the assignments, the teacher ignores you. If you try to express your concerns to the teacher, she ignores you. If you try to take it up with the school principal, he ignores you. If you try to take it up with the principal for all Seaside schools, he ignores you. If you try to take it up with the Board liaison, she ignores. Clearly, the only culture that is strictly adhered to at this school is that if you ignore a problem long enough, it will go away... so we are, to another school next year. Save yourself the same headache! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 4, 2018

Love this school, my daughter has thrived in this outdoor environment!! Things like surfing, yoga, gardening, baking and sewing it is very hands on while she still progresses academically above her grade level. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, June 3, 2018

Seaside Community Charter School is an amazing school! The staff is so loving and caring, for reach and every one of the students that go there. We could not be more proud to say that our children are lucky enough to go to such a wonderful, and unique school where EVERYONE BELONGS!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Incredible experience. Great staff support. No BS approach. My Son thrives. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Seaside Community Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	70	1	3	9	0	0	6	89
2015	116	2	0	10	0	1	12	141
2016	157	1	1	16	0	0	13	188
2017	200	4	2	26	1	0	11	244
2018	226	1	2	28	1	1	9	268
2019	178	11	2	20	2	0	11	224
2020	224	13	2	23	3	0	17	282
2021	253	19	1	34	4	0	18	329
2022	268	20	4	28	2	0	20	342
2023	353	27	7	62	3	0	29	481

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 Seaside Community Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	89	4.0	22.2	11.2
2015	141	9.0	15.6	4.3
2016	188	n/a	n/a	4.8
2017	244	n/a	n/a	1.6
2018	268	n/a	n/a	2.6
2019	224	14.0	16.0	2.2
2020	282	20.0	14.1	1.4
2021	329	9.0	36.5	2.1
2022	342	26.0	13.1	3.5
2023	481	30.0	16.0	0.6

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 Seaside Community Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	89	4.0	22.2	11.2
2015	141	9.0	15.6	4.3
2016	188	n/a	n/a	4.8
2017	244	n/a	n/a	1.6
2018	268	n/a	n/a	2.6
2019	224	14.0	16.0	2.2
2020	282	20.0	14.1	1.4
2021	329	9.0	36.5	2.1
2022	342	26.0	13.1	3.5
2023	481	30.0	16.0	0.6

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 Seaside Community Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$32 (0.4%)	$8,288 (99.6%)	$8,320
2019	$1,003 (12.2%)	$7,226 (87.8%)	$8,229
2020	$55 (0.8%)	$6,530 (99.2%)	$6,585
2021	$107 (1.7%)	$6,360 (98.3%)	$6,467
2022	$796 (9.3%)	$7,768 (90.7%)	$8,564
2023	$55 (0.6%)	$8,533 (99.4%)	$8,587

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seaside Community Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 458^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1217^th of 2240 Elementary schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seaside Community Charter School)	84	70	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seaside Community Charter School)	68	60	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seaside Community Charter School)	74	64	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seaside Community Charter School)	68	61	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	224	481	114.7%
African American	11	27	145.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	20	62	210%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	178	353	98.3%
Two or More Races	11	29	163.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%

Schools Near Seaside Community Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seaside Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10850 Old St Augustine Road	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 619-3933	481	30	16.0	0.6%	353 (73.4%)	27 (5.6%)	62 (12.9%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.0%)	48.5	1124^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.2%		44.6	1217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.7%	93	67.0	59.0	58.0	56.0	37.0	71.0	50.0	47.0	45.0	23.0	46.0	21.0	56.0	48.0	56.0			68.0	$8,587	$55	$8,533
Beauclerc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 Craven Rd W	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5226	689	39	17.6	52.5%	213 (30.9%)	219 (31.8%)	198 (28.7%)	10 (1.5%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.7%)	18.1	1954^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.4%		21.3	1855^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.2%	99	39.0	29.0	33.0				46.0	36.0	35.0				41.0						$10,406	$2,313	$8,092
San Jose Primary School	Public, Charter	K-5	4072 Sunbeam Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 425-1723	281	8	35.1	50.5%	70 (24.9%)	70 (24.9%)	104 (37.0%)	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (9.6%)	10.1	2151^st of 2256 public elementary schools	4.7%		2.7	2222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	0.8%	71	53.0	24.0	18.0				27.0	12.0	5.0				3.0						$8,018	$127	$7,890
River City Science Academy Innovation School	Public, Charter	K-8	8313 Baycenter Rd	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	761	44	17.2	44.5%	266 (35.0%)	243 (31.9%)	142 (18.7%)	41 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (8.4%)	69.7	645^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.4%		73.8	535^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.1%	110	49.0	69.0	58.0	74.0	65.0	49.0	64.0	72.0	62.0	69.0	83.0	75.0	72.0	25.0	85.0	92.0	86.0	75.0	$9,468	$1,416	$8,052
Kings Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 Old Kings Rd S	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5254	311	15	20.7	57.2%	46 (14.8%)	78 (25.1%)	161 (51.8%)	12 (3.9%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	9.4	2165^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.0%		26.4	1703^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.0%	462	24.0	25.0	24.0				39.0	22.0	37.0				31.0						$10,376	$2,248	$8,128
Crown Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Crown Point Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 260-5808	767	52	14.7	49.7%	261 (34.0%)	170 (22.2%)	245 (31.9%)	14 (1.8%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.6%)	38	1399^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.0%		43.5	1242^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%	157	47.0	37.0	44.0				59.0	44.0	56.0				52.0						$10,948	$2,315	$8,633
Duval Charter At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	K-8	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	1,368	68	20.1	48.5%	499 (36.5%)	302 (22.1%)	361 (26.4%)	108 (7.9%)	7 (0.5%)	7 (0.5%)	84 (6.1%)	57.2	918^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%		66.1	717^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.0%	201	47.0	52.0	58.0	56.0	52.0	49.0	61.0	66.0	70.0	61.0	65.0	36.0	53.0	52.0	92.0	100.0		69.0	$10,997	$834	$10,162
Duval Charter School At Mandarin	Public, Charter	K-8	5209 Shad Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 440-2901	843	41	20.5	48.9%	385 (45.7%)	173 (20.5%)	207 (24.6%)	21 (2.5%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (5.6%)	53.5	1006^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.4%		51.2	1072^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	52.1%	66	47.0	71.0	60.0	39.0	41.0	27.0	59.0	74.0	55.0	39.0	35.0	60.0	63.0	37.0	76.0	83.0	90.0	52.0	$9,928	$898	$9,030
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10600 Hornets Nest Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 260-5820	988	64	15.4	32.0%	502 (50.8%)	147 (14.9%)	183 (18.5%)	81 (8.2%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.9%)	66.1	717^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.2%		67	690^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.2%	27	66.0	60.0	52.0				65.0	69.0	59.0				59.0						$11,550	$2,130	$9,420
River City Science Academy At Mandarin	Public, Charter	K-8	10911 Old St Augustine Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	908	59	15.3	29.2%	491 (54.1%)	106 (11.7%)	170 (18.7%)	75 (8.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.4%)	87.8	231^st of 2256 public elementary schools	89.8%		88.1	215^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.4%	16	68.0	76.0	81.0	81.0	82.0	81.0	84.0	78.0	70.0	84.0	88.0	94.0	74.0	51.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	89.0	$8,874	$1,465	$7,408

Frequently Asked Questions about Seaside Community Charter School

Is Seaside Community Charter School a good school?

Seaside Community Charter School ranks 1124^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seaside Community Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Seaside Community Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Seaside Community Charter School?

Students at Seaside Community Charter School are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Seaside Community Charter School in?

Duval

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