Very Good
#1302 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Apalachicola Bay Charter School
Elementary School · Franklin · Apalachicola, FL
A Franklin charter elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
98 12TH ST, Apalachicola, FL 32320
- Math 58% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apalachicola Bay Charter School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Apalachicola Bay Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,750
Median home value
$239,800
Median rent
$1,137/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in FRANKLIN
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 815 | Compare → |
| Franklin Virtual Franchise-paec FlvsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Franklin Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apalachicola Bay Charter School is listed in FRANKLIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apalachicola Bay Charter School
Apalachicola Bay Charter School is a public elementary school in Apalachicola, FL, part of Franklin, serving approximately 367 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apalachicola Bay Charter School
What grades does Apalachicola Bay Charter School serve?
Apalachicola Bay Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Apalachicola Bay Charter School?
Apalachicola Bay Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apalachicola Bay Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apalachicola Bay Charter School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apalachicola Bay Charter School rank in FL?
Apalachicola Bay Charter School ranks #1,302 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Apalachicola Bay Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apalachicola Bay Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apalachicola Bay Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apalachicola Bay Charter School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Apalachicola Bay Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Apalachicola Bay Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Apalachicola Bay Charter School a Title I school?
No, Apalachicola Bay Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apalachicola Bay Charter School?
66.2% of students at Apalachicola Bay Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (850) 653-1222
- Area population (ZIP 32320)
- 3,503
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 53.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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