Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Q: Is Apalachicola Bay Charter School a good school?

Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks 1189 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Apalachicola Bay Charter School is a public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Apalachicola, Florida, with a student population of 359 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite being located within the lower-performing Franklin school district, which is ranked 60th out of 68 districts in the state, Apalachicola Bay Charter School consistently outperforms the district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores across grade levels and subject areas.

For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 83% proficiency in Civics, compared to 80% for the Franklin district and 67% for the state. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, with a 31.9% rate in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state's average. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 59.89% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite these challenges, Apalachicola Bay Charter School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, suggesting that the school is providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

When compared to the nearby Port St. Joe Elementary School, which is part of the Gulf school district, Apalachicola Bay Charter School appears to have a higher spending per student, at $12,039 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state's average. However, the two schools have similar demographic characteristics and academic performance, suggesting that Apalachicola Bay Charter School's higher spending may be contributing to its stronger academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

98 12th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320

(850) 653-1222

District: Franklin

SchoolDigger Rank:
1189^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,039

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Two or more races:

10.6%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Apalachicola Bay Charter School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks better than 81.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.88. (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 (70.8%), two or more races (10.6%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Apalachicola Bay Charter School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Apalachicola Bay Charter School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Apalachicola Bay Charter School is $12,039.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Apalachicola Bay Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Apalachicola Bay Charter School 217^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Apalachicola Bay Charter School in the ranking list.)

Franklin:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin 60^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Apalachicola Bay Charter School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Apalachicola Bay Charter School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2005	56.30	119^th	202	41.1%
2006	51.93	833^rd	1688	50.7%
2007	52.35	908^th	1786	49.2%
2008	47.27	994^th	1789	44.4%
2009	66.38	622^nd	1847	66.3%
2010	65.69	680^th	1919	64.6%
2011	60.45	829^th	1985	58.2%
2012	71.53	549^th	1984	72.3%
2013	71.91	523^rd	2029	74.2%
2014	57.08	884^th	2064	57.2%
2016	63.32	751^st	2087	64.0%
2017	68.79	640^th	2112	69.7%
2018	56.65	885^th	2118	58.2%
2019	57.56	897^th	2182	58.9%
2021	58.99	887^th	2247	60.5%
2022	65.60	722^nd	2219	67.5%
2023	60.79	821^st	2240	63.3%
2024	46.45	1189^th	2256	47.3%

See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	58.05	317^th	736	56.9%
2008	72.72	192^nd	740	74.1%
2009	59.79	339^th	780	56.5%
2010	63.92	319^th	839	62.0%
2011	56.74	428^th	891	52.0%
2012	72.65	226^th	897	74.8%
2013	83.84	120^th	956	87.4%
2014	80.73	163^rd	999	83.7%
2016	73.30	243^rd	997	75.6%
2017	74.10	251^st	1031	75.7%
2018	77.23	213^th	1035	79.4%
2019	62.30	384^th	1099	65.1%
2021	41.94	667^th	1136	41.3%
2022	44.90	616^th	1148	46.3%
2023	65.30	378^th	1177	67.9%
2024	78.88	217^th	1196	81.9%

See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Saturday, June 11, 2016

This community school really cares about their students. The middle school teachers are awesome! Their scores reach above state standards in science, ELA and math constantly year after year. It is a happy place where positive behavior is expected and rewarded. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	112	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2003	112	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2004	125	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2005	156	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2006	178	18	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2007	220	24	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	250
2008	230	28	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	266
2009	249	38	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	6	301
2010	268	47	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	8	332
2011	265	40	5	10	1	0	18	0	339
2012	257	30	6	13	1	0	18	0	325
2013	232	36	6	22	1	0	20	0	317
2014	231	46	5	24	1	0	25	0	332
2015	232	38	4	22	0	0	30	0	326
2016	242	36	4	21	3	0	34	0	340
2017	245	37	4	24	0	0	37	0	347
2018	242	32	3	30	0	0	35	0	342
2019	248	32	4	35	0	0	34	0	353
2020	262	36	2	34	1	0	31	0	366
2021	248	32	1	34	1	0	29	0	345
2022	255	29	1	31	1	0	37	0	354
2023	254	34	1	31	1	0	38	0	359

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 Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	123	0.0	n/a	43.9
2003	123	0.0	n/a	43.9
2004	134	n/a	n/a	38.8
2005	161	0.0	n/a	50.3
2006	197	10.0	19.7	47.7
2007	250	14.0	17.9	46.8
2008	266	n/a	n/a	51.3
2009	301	n/a	n/a	65.8
2010	332	n/a	n/a	101.5
2011	339	18.5	18.3	67.3
2012	325	17.2	18.8	65.8
2013	317	19.0	16.6	99.1
2014	332	20.0	16.6	99.1
2015	326	21.0	15.5	99.1
2016	340	24.0	14.1	49.7
2017	347	26.0	13.3	56.8
2018	342	23.0	14.8	48.2
2019	353	21.0	16.8	65.4
2020	366	22.0	16.6	47
2021	345	17.0	20.2	55.7
2022	354	21.0	16.8	46
2023	359	22.0	16.3	59.9

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 Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	123	0.0	n/a	43.9
2003	123	0.0	n/a	43.9
2004	134	n/a	n/a	38.8
2005	161	0.0	n/a	50.3
2006	197	10.0	19.7	47.7
2007	250	14.0	17.9	46.8
2008	266	n/a	n/a	51.3
2009	301	n/a	n/a	65.8
2010	332	n/a	n/a	101.5
2011	339	18.5	18.3	67.3
2012	325	17.2	18.8	65.8
2013	317	19.0	16.6	99.1
2014	332	20.0	16.6	99.1
2015	326	21.0	15.5	99.1
2016	340	24.0	14.1	49.7
2017	347	26.0	13.3	56.8
2018	342	23.0	14.8	48.2
2019	353	21.0	16.8	65.4
2020	366	22.0	16.6	47
2021	345	17.0	20.2	55.7
2022	354	21.0	16.8	46
2023	359	22.0	16.3	59.9

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 Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$552 (6.3%)	$8,229 (93.7%)	$8,781
2019	$622 (7.6%)	$7,568 (92.4%)	$8,190
2020	$559 (5.6%)	$9,513 (94.4%)	$10,072
2021	$1,471 (13.5%)	$9,396 (86.5%)	$10,867
2022	$1,794 (15.2%)	$10,039 (84.8%)	$11,833
2023	$2,534 (21.0%)	$9,505 (79.0%)	$12,039

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Apalachicola Bay 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 897^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 821^st of 2240 Elementary schools	4.5%
Ranks 384^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 378^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	75	53	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)	50	42	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	83	67	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin)	52	52
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	53	63	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)	41	40	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	47	75	28%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin)	40	47	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	60	65	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)	49	40	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	65	65
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin)	40	41	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	62	61	1%
5th Grade Science (Franklin)	45	36	9%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	45	33	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)	33	32	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	62	60	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin)	39	36	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	69	32	37%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)	38	32	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	68	47	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin)	46	32	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	58	46	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin)	43	31	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	56	35	21%
8th Grade Science (Franklin)	56	25	31%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	82	75	7%
End of Course Civics (Franklin)	48	73	25%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Apalachicola Bay Charter School)	56	81	25%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Franklin)	36	34	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	359	1.7%
African American	32	34	6.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	35	31	11.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	254	2.4%
Two or More Races	34	38	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.4%	59.9%	5.6%

Schools Near Apalachicola Bay Charter School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 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	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apalachicola Bay Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	98 12th St	Apalachicola	32320	Franklin County	Franklin	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 653-1222	359	22	16.3	59.9%	254 (70.8%)	34 (9.5%)	31 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.6%)	46.4	1189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.3%		60.8	821^st of 2240 public elementary schools	63.3%	368	49.0	44.0	55.0	65.0	63.0	63.0	46.0	34.0	57.0	76.0	77.0	48.0	66.0	51.0	83.0	$12,039	$2,534	$9,505
Port St. Joe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2201 Long Ave	Port Saint Joe	32456	Gulf County	Gulf	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 227-1221	534	36	14.8	44.2%	372 (69.7%)	68 (12.7%)	39 (7.3%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.8%)	51.4	1060^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.0%		52.5	1032^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.9%	28	50.0	54.0	47.0	60.0			68.0	48.0	56.0	64.0		50.0				$12,908	$2,109	$10,799

Frequently Asked Questions about Apalachicola Bay Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Apalachicola Bay Charter School?

Students at Apalachicola Bay Charter School are 71% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American, 9% Hispanic.

Is Apalachicola Bay Charter School a good school?

Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks 1189^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Apalachicola Bay Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Apalachicola Bay Charter School.

What district is Apalachicola Bay Charter School in?

Franklin

Rate Apalachicola Bay Charter School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Apalachicola, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Apalachicola Bay Charter School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 49 milliseconds.