Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3156 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
46%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School is ranked #3156 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School?
596 students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School offer ?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School part of?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
2 1/17/2015
It badly need improvements with their employees. Most staff are good but the nurse... I don't even know if she's qualified. A rash that subsided needs 911? In the information of the child it states skin asthma and allergies, it's not even anaphylactic reaction just a simple rash in the arm that subsided immediately & is considered a dangerous sotuation and need the kids to be pulled out from class?
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