Serving 197 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's student population of 197 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. May 24, 2026
School Motto
We may all be different fish, but at the Palm, we swim together.
School Rankings
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 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
#3461 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
61%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center's ranking?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center is ranked #3461 out of 3,662 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?
20-29% 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?
197 students attend Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center?
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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