Below Average
#2973 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL
A Manatee school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1324 37TH AVE EAST, Bradenton, FL 34208
- Math 11% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 78:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmshores Behavior Health Center score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmshores Behavior Health Center 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), 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
$59,899
Median home value
$303,600
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Gulfcoast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Ave Maria University Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Horizons AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 571 | 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.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #63 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmshores Behavior Health Center is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Palmshores Behavior Health Center is a public school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 78 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 78:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,973 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmshores Behavior Health Center
What grades does Palmshores Behavior Health Center serve?
Palmshores Behavior Health Center serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
Palmshores Behavior Health Center has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmshores Behavior Health Center is 78:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmshores Behavior Health Center rank in FL?
Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks #2,973 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palmshores Behavior Health Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmshores Behavior Health Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmshores Behavior Health Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palmshores Behavior Health Center a charter school?
No, Palmshores Behavior Health Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmshores Behavior Health Center a Title I school?
No, Palmshores Behavior Health Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmshores Behavior Health Center?
7.7% of students at Palmshores Behavior Health 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 78:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.3%
- Phone
- (941) 792-2222
- Area population (ZIP 34208)
- 43,779
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 34208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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