Very Good
#1300 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
High School · DUVAL
1301 W PALM AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Enrollment
197
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
197
Student-Teacher
10.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,300 of 3,778
In Jacksonville
#34 of 184
public schools
In district
#41 of 194
DUVAL
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of DUVAL. Palm Avenue Excep.
Student Center serves approximately 197 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,300 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.6
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 197 students, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
60% of students at Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center — Students at Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center Compares
See how Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1301 W PALM AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PAXON SCHOOL/ADVANCED STUDIES (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER (rated 4.2/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32254 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,449
Median Home Value
$85,100
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
Population
14,653
College Educated
9.5%
Homeownership
50.5%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
33.4%
Median Age
34.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
What grades does Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center serve?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center rank in FL?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks #1,300 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center 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 Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center a charter school?
No, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center a Title I school?
No, Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
37.1% of students at Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (904) 693-7516
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
DUVAL- District Enrollment
- 127,971
- Schools in District
- 208
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,578
- District Rank
- #41 of 194
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