Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

Summary:

Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Lantana, Florida, serving 596 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Palm Beach school district.

While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a student body that is 46.64% Hispanic, 32.72% African American, and 16.11% White, it faces significant challenges. Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.8% compared to the district and state averages, and consistently underperforms on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 1330 out of 2064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1576 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school's performance is not improving and may be falling behind its peers.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary generally performs worse on standardized tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 81.88% to 90.18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1518 W Lantana Rd
       Lantana, FL  33462


(561) 547-3775

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1576th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,488 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.6%
African American:
32.7%
White:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 77th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.51. (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 Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.6%), African American (32.7%), White (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is 21.8. 121 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary employs 27.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary is $9,488. 126 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.89 142nd 199 28.6%
2005 32.36 166th 202 17.8%
2006 54.60 780th 1688 53.8%
2007 44.34 1053rd 1786 41.0%
2008 40.35 1131st 1789 36.8%
2009 46.15 1060th 1847 42.6%
2010 57.28 884th 1919 53.9%
2011 52.82 983rd 1985 50.5%
2012 63.89 717th 1984 63.9%
2013 47.88 1054th 2029 48.1%
2014 37.05 1330th 2064 35.6%
2016 22.59 1676th 2087 19.7%
2017 23.57 1679th 2112 20.5%
2018 21.73 1745th 2118 17.6%
2019 22.08 1780th 2182 18.4%
2021 10.56 2112th 2247 6.0%
2022 15.51 1985th 2219 10.5%
2023 18.40 1950th 2240 12.9%
2024 31.46 1576th 2256 30.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.74 320th 593 46.0%
2005 54.83 296th 602 50.8%
2006 59.30 278th 675 58.8%
2007 55.10 350th 736 52.4%
2008 65.16 272nd 740 63.2%
2009 78.64 144th 780 81.5%
2010 84.08 101st 839 88.0%
2011 85.65 98th 891 89.0%
2012 80.71 149th 897 83.4%
2013 76.13 206th 956 78.5%
2014 74.99 224th 999 77.6%
2016 46.40 532nd 997 46.6%
2017 36.11 664th 1031 35.6%
2018 33.47 697th 1035 32.7%
2019 39.81 677th 1099 38.4%
2021 14.40 1012th 1136 10.9%
2022 23.51 910th 1148 20.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 18, 2021

Open Quote Terrible school no school books for the kids to study from . School has a bigger focus on social issues especially lgbt since half the student body identifies as. Racial tension no academic focus sad for the kids . I have made numerous in person trips too the school to speak with admin and everything false on half listening mostly deaf ears. My child got a report card that had been issued based on false grades entered by a language arts teacher who addresses the children by bro and swears openly called a child asshole Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Open Quote My son started in Kindergarten and is now in 9th grade. We are very happy with the school! Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Open Quote PBMA is filled with teachers that really care about the children. They offer extra help to students that need it and push children to their full potential through support, expectations and determination. Curriculum meets and exceeds that of the Palm Beach County School District and field trips are hands on and relavent to Maritime industries.

A quuality school that offers a quality education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 83 12 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2002 171 30 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 171 30 1 25 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 225 28 2 68 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 235 36 1 90 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 192 54 1 86 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 148 61 1 92 1 n/a n/a 18 321
2008 125 56 2 93 2 n/a n/a 18 296
2009 114 53 2 89 0 n/a n/a 17 275
2010 104 57 5 114 3 n/a n/a 11 294
2011 111 53 3 167 5 1 12 0 352
2012 108 60 1 178 4 3 12 0 366
2013 262 147 7 301 6 5 19 0 747
2014 306 268 14 414 9 5 28 0 1044
2015 302 309 21 448 10 5 33 0 1128
2016 259 340 17 400 7 4 36 0 1063
2017 191 326 11 349 5 1 24 0 907
2018 182 306 9 319 6 0 20 0 842
2019 170 303 11 357 7 3 25 0 876
2020 168 314 13 399 10 4 29 0 937
2021 149 319 12 361 8 4 33 0 886
2022 168 316 10 391 7 4 29 0 925
2023 96 195 10 278 2 4 11 0 596

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 Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 99 0.0 0.0 8.1
2002 228 14.0 16.3 39
2003 228 14.0 16.3 39
2004 324 20.0 16.2 49.4
2005 365 4.0 91.3 56.2
2006 335 n/a n/a 50.1
2007 321 17.0 18.9 57.1
2008 296 20.5 14.4 59
2009 275 19.2 16.7 57.8
2010 294 20.5 14.3 60.1
2011 352 21.5 16.3 65.1
2012 366 22.6 16.1 69.1
2013 747 50.0 14.9 64.8
2014 1044 70.0 14.9 72.5
2015 1128 78.0 14.4 74.8
2016 1063 91.0 11.6 79.8
2017 907 66.0 13.7 83.9
2018 842 45.0 18.7 62.1
2019 876 47.1 18.5 71.9
2020 937 44.8 20.8 73.1
2021 886 46.1 19.2 90.2
2022 925 46.8 19.7 90.2
2023 596 27.3 21.8 81.9

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 Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 99 0.0 0.0 8.1
2002 228 14.0 16.3 39
2003 228 14.0 16.3 39
2004 324 20.0 16.2 49.4
2005 365 4.0 91.3 56.2
2006 335 n/a n/a 50.1
2007 321 17.0 18.9 57.1
2008 296 20.5 14.4 59
2009 275 19.2 16.7 57.8
2010 294 20.5 14.3 60.1
2011 352 21.5 16.3 65.1
2012 366 22.6 16.1 69.1
2013 747 50.0 14.9 64.8
2014 1044 70.0 14.9 72.5
2015 1128 78.0 14.4 74.8
2016 1063 91.0 11.6 79.8
2017 907 66.0 13.7 83.9
2018 842 45.0 18.7 62.1
2019 876 47.1 18.5 71.9
2020 937 44.8 20.8 73.1
2021 886 46.1 19.2 90.2
2022 925 46.8 19.7 90.2
2023 596 27.3 21.8 81.9

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 Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $414 (4.9%) $7,950 (95.1%) $8,364
2019 $389 (4.8%) $7,705 (95.2%) $8,094
2020 $413 (5.6%) $6,987 (94.4%) $7,401
2021 $954 (11.3%) $7,493 (88.7%) $8,448
2022 $1,060 (11.1%) $8,500 (88.9%) $9,560
2023 $1,758 (18.5%) $7,730 (81.5%) $9,488

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1780th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1950th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.5%
Ranks 677th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 910th of 1148 Middle schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4322
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4136
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4140
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4249
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4529
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)3428
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)3023
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4339
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5854
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4821
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)3836
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5351
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)1723
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)3527
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4127
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5851
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)5841
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6457
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)4723
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4845
 3%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)6560
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)7268
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7169
 2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary)6626
 40%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   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 Students876596
 32%
African American303195
 35.6%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic357278
 22.1%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White17096
 43.5%
Two or More Races2511
 56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%81.9%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary.

Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary ranks 1576th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 33% African American, 16% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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