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Seaside Community Charter School

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Seaside Community Charter School ranks 1449 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1449^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Seaside Community Charter School is a K-8 school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 511 students within the Duval district, and it stands out for its unique demographic profile—with an exceptionally low free/reduced lunch rate of just 1.91%—yet it has experienced a notable decline in academic performance over recent years.

Once a high-performing school with consistent 4-star ratings, Seaside has dropped to a 2-star rating, with its state ranking falling from the 79th percentile to the 35th percentile. This decline is puzzling given its affluent student body, as schools with low poverty rates typically perform well above average. For example, just 0.09 miles away, River City Science Academy At Mandarin is a 5-star school that dramatically outperforms Seaside in nearly every subject—such as 95% proficiency in 3rd-grade Math versus Seaside's 41%. Nearby Loretto Elementary and Greenland Pines Elementary are both 4-star schools that consistently score higher in core subjects, despite serving more economically diverse populations. Seaside's performance now aligns more with mid-tier schools like Mandarin Oaks Elementary and Duval Charter At Baymeadows, despite its far more affluent student body.

Chronic absenteeism has more than tripled from 12.7% in 2019-2020 to 43.7% in 2023-2024, a steeper increase than the district average. Additionally, a "middle school dip" is evident, with 6th-grade Math proficiency at just 23% and 8th-grade Math at 21% in recent years, suggesting systemic challenges in math instruction. While per-student spending ($9,758) is below many nearby schools, it is comparable to other charters. Seaside is at a crossroads: it benefits from favorable demographics and a low student-teacher ratio, but must address its declining performance to compete with the high-performing schools surrounding it.

511

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,758

Per pupil spending ?

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10850 Old St Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257

(904) 619-3933

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

7.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 37 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg55%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,449^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 36 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

527^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 13 pts since 2023

From bottom 44% (2023) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

54^th of 118Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	1449 of 2240	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	53.0	1041 of 2258	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.5	1124 of 2256	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.6	1217 of 2240	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.4	755 of 2219	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.7	817 of 2247	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.3	458 of 2182	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	525 of 2118	75.2%	★★★★☆
2017	76.5	462 of 2112	78.1%	★★★★☆
2016	70.2	589 of 2087	71.8%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	527 of 1216	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.9	608 of 1205	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	690 of 1196	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	659 of 1177	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics83%+6 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

Math55%-7 vs state

Science41%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, April 9, 2021

If you care about your child getting a good education, take them elsewhere. This school talks a good talk but they do not hold their faculty or staff accountable to the values and standards they publish on their website. This past year I've heard (thanks to Zoom) my child's teacher getting cross with very young students and even scolding them for things beyond their control, then refuse to apologize for it. I've also seen her tell students an assignment would not be graded, only to then go and grade it. The teacher just marches on with each class never revisiting struggle points for students either in whole group, small group, or one-on-one space so students are left behind. Moreover, we get no feedback on our student's assignments, which are often given with vague instructions and no grading rubric or criteria so she continues to get docked points without knowing how to improve. If you try to ask clarifying questions about the assignments, the teacher ignores you. If you try to express your concerns to the teacher, she ignores you. If you try to take it up with the school principal, he ignores you. If you try to take it up with the principal for all Seaside schools, he ignores you. If you try to take it up with the Board liaison, she ignores. Clearly, the only culture that is strictly adhered to at this school is that if you ignore a problem long enough, it will go away... so we are, to another school next year. Save yourself the same headache! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 4, 2018

Love this school, my daughter has thrived in this outdoor environment!! Things like surfing, yoga, gardening, baking and sewing it is very hands on while she still progresses academically above her grade level. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, June 3, 2018

Seaside Community Charter School is an amazing school! The staff is so loving and caring, for reach and every one of the students that go there. We could not be more proud to say that our children are lucky enough to go to such a wonderful, and unique school where EVERYONE BELONGS!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Incredible experience. Great staff support. No BS approach. My Son thrives. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seaside Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10850 Old St Augustine Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 619-3933	511	34	15.0		368 (72.0%)	28 (5.5%)	66 (12.9%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)	38.2	1449^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.3%		53	1041^st of 2258 public elementary schools	53.9%	408	57.0	78.0	60.0	55.0	74.0	67.0	41.0	55.0	48.0	54.0	84.0	52.0	42.0	40.0				83.0	$9,758	$1,153	$8,606
River City Science Academy At Mandarin	Public, Charter	K-8	10911 Old St Augustine Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	870	57	15.2	34.7%	492 (56.6%)	89 (10.2%)	165 (19.0%)	62 (7.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.6%)	90	135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.0%		88.8	203^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	91.0%	68	82.0	79.0	82.0	90.0	80.0	86.0	95.0	93.0	81.0	90.0	50.0	82.0	72.0	48.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	94.0	$9,355	$101	$9,254
Mandarin Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10600 Hornets Nest Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 260-5820	1,061	60	17.6	27.1%	521 (49.1%)	177 (16.7%)	213 (20.1%)	66 (6.2%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (7.4%)	70	632^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	71.8%		65.1	753^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	66.7%	121	62.0	67.0	73.0				72.0	68.0	74.0				74.0						$10,543	$918	$9,626
Crown Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Crown Point Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 260-5808	785	48	16.3	47.3%	277 (35.3%)	180 (22.9%)	225 (28.7%)	14 (1.8%)	26 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (7.8%)	32.7	1594^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.8%		42.6	1286^th of 2258 public elementary schools	43.0%	308	38.0	47.0	56.0				46.0	56.0	64.0				59.0						$10,878	$1,220	$9,658
Loretto Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3900 Loretto Rd	Jacksonville	32223	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 260-5800	1,039	60	17.3	21.8%	606 (58.3%)	80 (7.7%)	165 (15.9%)	121 (11.6%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (5.6%)	70.8	616^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.5%		74.4	522^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.9%	94	66.0	70.0	62.0				77.0	76.0	67.0				72.0						$10,093	$734	$9,359
Duval Charter School At Mandarin	Public, Charter	K-8	5209 Shad Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 440-2901	856	54	15.8	46.6%	333 (38.9%)	151 (17.6%)	287 (33.5%)	15 (1.8%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	51 (6.0%)	29.2	1685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.8%		32.8	1561^st of 2258 public elementary schools	30.9%	124	38.0	50.0	60.0	46.0	58.0	67.0	37.0	57.0	58.0	30.0	41.0	81.0	57.0	53.0	95.0	88.0	89.0	86.0	$9,512	$213	$9,299
San Jose Primary School	Public, Charter	K-5	4072 Sunbeam Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 425-1723	244	14	17.4	95.1%	55 (22.5%)	52 (21.3%)	110 (45.1%)	6 (2.5%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	16 (6.6%)	4	2207^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.2	2232^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	1.2%	25	32.0	7.0	41.0				16.0	10.0	27.0				32.0						$13,195	$00	$13,195
Greenland Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5050 Greenland Rd	Jacksonville	32258	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 260-5450	701	47	14.9	26.5%	368 (52.5%)	118 (16.8%)	108 (15.4%)	45 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	57 (8.1%)	75.2	502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	77.6%		77.1	468^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.3%	34	70.0	72.0	70.0				80.0	84.0	64.0				68.0						$12,666	$1,029	$11,637
Beauclerc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 Craven Rd W	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5226	694	33	21.0	46.1%	168 (24.2%)	215 (31.0%)	246 (35.4%)	21 (3.0%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (4.8%)	13.4	2075^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.4%		20.9	1878^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.8%	197	30.0	35.0	36.0				53.0	37.0	39.0				49.0						$10,136	$1,134	$9,002
River City Science Academy Innovation School	Public, Charter	K-8	8160 Baymeadows Way W	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	813	46	17.6	54.0%	275 (33.8%)	272 (33.5%)	143 (17.6%)	44 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (9.5%)	61.5	842^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	62.4%		70.8	616^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.7%	226	69.0	61.0	50.0	75.0	82.0	81.0	76.0	80.0	39.0	88.0	80.0	87.0	58.0	62.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$9,502	$98	$9,405

Frequently Asked Questions about Seaside Community Charter School

What district is Seaside Community Charter School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Seaside Community Charter School?

Students at Seaside Community Charter School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Seaside Community Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 511 students attended Seaside Community Charter School.

Is Seaside Community Charter School a good school?

Seaside Community Charter School ranks 1449^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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