Palmshores Behavior Health Center

Summary:

Palmshores Behavior Health Center is an alternative public school in Bradenton, Florida, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 81 students. The school is part of the Manatee school district, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmshores stands out from the nearby alternative schools in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of White students (69.14%) compared to the more diverse student populations at other schools. However, Palmshores has a very low 4-year graduation rate of 8.3%, which is much lower than the state and district averages. Despite having relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, Palmshores students consistently perform below the Manatee district and Florida state averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19% of Palmshores students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 58% in the Manatee district and 55% statewide. Interestingly, Palmshores has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.7% to 5.17% over the past 3 years, which is significantly lower than the nearby alternative schools.

The high spending per student at Palmshores, ranging from $18,058 to $21,401 over the past 4 years, coupled with the relatively low test scores and graduation rates, raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the school's ability to translate its financial resources into improved student outcomes. Further investigation into the school's practices, programs, and support systems could help identify areas for improvement and better serve the needs of its unique student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative 2-12

1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208

(941) 792-2222

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1106^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 78.0

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

Hispanic:

17.9%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks worse than 92.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.19. (See more...)

Compare Details Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks worse than 78.4% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmshores Behavior Health Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (57.7%), Hispanic (17.9%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmshores Behavior Health Center is 78. 7 alternative schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Palmshores Behavior Health Center employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmshores Behavior Health Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palmshores Behavior Health Center 1106^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Palmshores Behavior Health Center in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Palmshores Behavior Health Center 633^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palmshores Behavior Health Center in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	5.54	720^th	780	7.7%
2011	1.05	886^th	891	0.6%
2012	2.57	864^th	897	3.7%
2018	5.24	990^th	1035	4.3%
2022	47.66	578^th	1148	49.7%
2024	10.19	1106^th	1196	7.5%

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

Rank History for Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	2.94	472^nd	477	1.0%
2009	14.07	492^nd	587	16.2%
2010	4.82	587^th	620	5.3%
2017	14.64	569^th	714	20.3%
2023	26.67	535^th	792	32.4%
2024	20.96	633^rd	807	21.6%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	34	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	37
1991	28	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
1992	18	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	24
1993	20	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
1994	19	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	32
1995	16	20	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
1996	16	20	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	41
1997	12	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	23
1998	31	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	55
1999	22	17	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	42
2000	29	27	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2001	31	24	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	58
2002	32	14	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	50
2003	32	14	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	50
2004	37	6	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2005	38	17	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2006	38	18	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	60
2007	40	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	55
2008	8	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
2009	32	4	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	6	49
2010	45	12	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	63
2011	45	19	0	6	0	0	7	0	77
2012	59	16	1	12	1	0	11	0	100
2013	37	9	0	10	0	0	4	0	60
2014	38	10	0	5	0	0	6	0	59
2015	40	19	0	6	0	0	2	0	67
2016	51	12	1	2	0	0	2	0	68
2017	54	14	0	2	1	0	1	0	72
2018	46	9	0	3	0	0	1	0	59
2019	44	11	1	2	0	0	5	0	63
2020	36	9	0	9	0	0	8	0	62
2021	41	9	0	13	0	0	5	0	68
2022	25	9	0	15	1	0	8	0	58
2023	56	7	1	12	0	0	5	0	81
2024	45	9	3	14	0	0	7	0	78

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 Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	37	3.0	12.3	5.4
1991	32	2.0	16.0	0
1992	24	4.0	6.0	n/a
1993	30	3.0	10.0	0
1994	32	7.0	4.6	34.4
1995	41	5.0	8.2	2.4
1996	41	5.0	8.2	2.4
1997	23	5.0	4.6	4.3
1998	55	5.0	11.0	3.6
1999	42	4.0	10.5	0
2000	58	0.0	0.0	0
2001	58	1.0	58.0	1.7
2002	50	4.0	12.5	4
2003	50	4.0	12.5	4
2004	52	4.0	13.0	0
2005	60	3.0	20.0	1.7
2006	60	4.0	15.0	3.3
2007	55	4.0	13.8	3.7
2008	9	n/a	n/a	11.1
2009	49	4.2	12.3	11.6
2010	63	4.0	15.7	5
2011	77	3.0	25.6	14.3
2012	100	9.0	11.1	20
2013	60	9.0	6.6	0
2014	59	8.0	7.3	10.2
2015	67	8.0	8.3	4.5
2016	68	4.0	17.0	8.8
2017	72	13.0	5.5	5.6
2018	59	20.0	2.9	5.1
2019	63	4.0	15.7	4.8
2020	62	4.0	15.5	4.8
2021	68	4.0	17.0	4.4
2022	58	4.0	14.5	5.2
2023	81	3.0	27.0	3.7
2024	78	1.0	78.0	7.7

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 Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	37	3.0	12.3	5.4
1991	32	2.0	16.0	0
1992	24	4.0	6.0	n/a
1993	30	3.0	10.0	0
1994	32	7.0	4.6	34.4
1995	41	5.0	8.2	2.4
1996	41	5.0	8.2	2.4
1997	23	5.0	4.6	4.3
1998	55	5.0	11.0	3.6
1999	42	4.0	10.5	0
2000	58	0.0	0.0	0
2001	58	1.0	58.0	1.7
2002	50	4.0	12.5	4
2003	50	4.0	12.5	4
2004	52	4.0	13.0	0
2005	60	3.0	20.0	1.7
2006	60	4.0	15.0	3.3
2007	55	4.0	13.8	3.7
2008	9	n/a	n/a	11.1
2009	49	4.2	12.3	11.6
2010	63	4.0	15.7	5
2011	77	3.0	25.6	14.3
2012	100	9.0	11.1	20
2013	60	9.0	6.6	0
2014	59	8.0	7.3	10.2
2015	67	8.0	8.3	4.5
2016	68	4.0	17.0	8.8
2017	72	13.0	5.5	5.6
2018	59	20.0	2.9	5.1
2019	63	4.0	15.7	4.8
2020	62	4.0	15.5	4.8
2021	68	4.0	17.0	4.4
2022	58	4.0	14.5	5.2
2023	81	3.0	27.0	3.7
2024	78	1.0	78.0	7.7

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 Palmshores Behavior Health Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$02 (0.0%)	$18,056 (100.0%)	$18,058
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$19,599 (100.0%)	$19,598
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$19,413 (100.0%)	$19,413
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$21,401 (100.0%)	$21,401

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Palmshores Behavior Health Center)	20	27	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)	57	51	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	81	28.6%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	2	12	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	44	56	27.3%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.8%	3.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmshores Behavior Health Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1324 37th Ave East	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 792-2222	78	1	78.0	7.7%	45 (57.7%)	9 (11.5%)	14 (17.9%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)								(n/a)						28.0	44.0	33.0						11.0		17.0	19.0				9.0
Horizons Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1910 27th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7470	571	22	25.9	70.8%	110 (19.3%)	161 (28.2%)	289 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)								(n/a)		18.0	7.0	0.0	11.0	7.0	12.0	22.0		18.0	7.0	3.0	8.0	10.0	7.0	5.0	24.0	14.0	25.0	25.0	12.0	$11,468	$1,676	$9,792
Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1803 5th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-3445	80	2	40.0	3.8%	32 (40.0%)	37 (46.3%)	11 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Team Success A School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	202 13th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 714-7260	1,310	76	17.2	65.6%	41 (3.1%)	68 (5.2%)	1,194 (91.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)								(n/a)	18.0	32.0	25.0	44.0	35.0	32.0	55.0	61.0	38.0	64.0	54.0	72.0	62.0	26.0	21.0	28.0	86.0	57.0	66.0	80.0	64.0	$10,040	$1,842	$8,198
Hospital Homebound Instruction	Public, Alternative	K-12	1400 1st Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 721-2300	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Access To Education	Public, Alternative	3-12	6423 9th Street E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-6550	51	9	5.6	66.7%	12 (23.5%)	8 (15.7%)	23 (45.1%)	4 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.8%)								(n/a)																						$43,467	$12,074	$31,392
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1400 1st Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 708-4971	9	0		33.3%	1 (11.1%)	3 (33.3%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)								(n/a)
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1400 1st Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 708-4971	38	0		34.2%	25 (65.8%)	2 (5.3%)	7 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)								(n/a)																				80.0		$14,151	$981	$13,170
Easter Seals	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	350 Braden Ave	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 355-7637	20	11	1.9	25.0%	12 (60.0%)	3 (15.0%)	4 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pinnacle Academy Inc.	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6215 Lorraine Rd	Bradenton	34202	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 755-1400	0	0	.3		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmshores Behavior Health Center

What is the racial makeup of Palmshores Behavior Health Center?

Students at Palmshores Behavior Health Center are 58% White, 18% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Palmshores Behavior Health Center a good school?

Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Florida alternative schools.

What district is Palmshores Behavior Health Center in?

Manatee

How many students attend Palmshores Behavior Health Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78 students attended Palmshores Behavior Health Center.

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