Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anchor Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Anchor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Anchor Academy's student population of 340 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Anchor Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anchor Academy is 0.73, which is more 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
#854 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Anchor Academy is ranked #854 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Anchor Academy often compared to?
Anchor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mayport Elementary School, Atlantic Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Anchor Academy?
340 students attend Anchor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Anchor Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchor Academy?
Anchor Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Anchor Academy offer ?
Anchor Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Anchor Academy part of?
Anchor Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Anchor Academy located?
Anchor Academy is located in the North Beach neighborhood of Atlantic Beach, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in North Beach.
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