Serving 189 students in grades 6-12, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks in the bottom 50% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's student population of 189 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center 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 Avenue Excep. Student Center is 0.56, 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
#2200 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
58%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is ranked #2200 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
The graduation rate of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
189 students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center students are Black, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center offer ?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center part of?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center located?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Woodstock.
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