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#3641 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL
A Brevard charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2112 PALM BAY RD NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
- Math 30% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Bay Academy Charter School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Bay Academy 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,671
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread of Life Christian Academy Corp.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Puzzle Box AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Lifeline AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Palm Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 626 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #105 of 105
- District spending per student
- $11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,641 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Bay Academy Charter School
What grades does Palm Bay Academy Charter School serve?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Bay Academy Charter School rank in FL?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School ranks #3,641 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Bay Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Bay Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Bay Academy Charter School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palm Bay Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Bay Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Palm Bay Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Bay Academy Charter School?
100.0% of students at Palm Bay Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (321) 984-2710
- Area population (ZIP 32905)
- 24,473
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 32905; 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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