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Palmshores Behavior Health Center

Public, Alternative Grades 2-12

1151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 4% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Palmshores Behavior Health Center is an alternative public school located in Bradenton, Florida, serving grades 2-12 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 41 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmshores Behavior Health Center has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.3% to 89.7% over the past few years, which is a notable strength compared to the surrounding schools. However, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.0% to 31.4% in recent years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Palmshores Behavior Health Center's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 20% in the 2024-2025 school year, while the district and state averages were significantly higher.

Compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Horizons Academy and Team Success A School Of Excellence, Palmshores Behavior Health Center's performance is generally lower in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, the school has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $18,058 to $21,401 in recent years, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.7% to 7.69% in recent years.

Students ?

78.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1324 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208

(941) 792-2222

District: Manatee

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

Hispanic:

19.3%

African American:

17.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 1st percentile in 2011 → 4th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (10% vs 59% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!Civics scores 63 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school10%

District avg57%

Florida avg59%

Middle school

1,151^st of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 4%▬ steady since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

814^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 4%▼ down 17 pts since 2017

From bottom 20% (2017) to bottom 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Alternative Schools in the Manatee

41^st of 67Manatee 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	4.3	1151 of 1205	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	1106 of 1196	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	47.7	578 of 1148	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	5.2	990 of 1035	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	2.6	864 of 897	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	1.1	886 of 891	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	5.5	720 of 780	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	1.8	814 of 844	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.0	633 of 807	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	535 of 792	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	14.6	569 of 714	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	4.8	587 of 620	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	14.1	492 of 587	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	2.9	472 of 477	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science13%-36 vs state

English Language Arts13%-43 vs state

US History12%-59 vs state

Civics8%-63 vs state

Math8%-46 vs state

Algebra 16%-54 vs state

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Schools Near Palmshores Behavior Health Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmshores Behavior Health Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1324 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 792-2222	88	0	78.0	9.1%	51 (58.0%)	15 (17.0%)	17 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)								(n/a)					14.0	20.0	8.0						0.0	14.0		13.0	6.0			12.0	8.0
Horizons Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1910 27th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7470	429	24	17.8	74.1%	84 (19.6%)	116 (27.0%)	203 (47.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)								(n/a)				0.0	3.0	9.0	7.0	4.0				13.0	6.0	7.0		7.0	11.0	3.0	19.0	20.0	19.0	$15,649	$1,764	$13,885
Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1803 5th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-3445	77	2	38.5	3.9%	37 (48.1%)	30 (39.0%)	10 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																						$5,962	$334	$5,628
Team Success A School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	202 13th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 714-7260	1,441	85	16.9	57.4%	41 (2.8%)	80 (5.6%)	1,311 (91.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.4%)								(n/a)	27.0	18.0	27.0	24.0	32.0	37.0	33.0	59.0	55.0	52.0	53.0	54.0	57.0	43.0	37.0	52.0	88.0	52.0	49.0	77.0	68.0	$11,230	$496	$10,733
Hospital Homebound Instruction	Public, Alternative	K-12	1400 1st Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 721-2300	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Access To Education	Public, Alternative	3-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-6550	44	7	6.2	68.2%	7 (15.9%)	6 (13.6%)	23 (52.3%)	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)																						$50,354	$11,573	$38,780
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1400 1st Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 708-4971	151	0		73.5%	32 (21.2%)	28 (18.5%)	81 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.0%)								(n/a)								9.0									18.0	0.0	39.0	31.0
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	1-12	1400 1st Ave E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 708-4971	38	0		34.2%	23 (60.5%)	2 (5.3%)	9 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)								(n/a)																						$8,537	$590	$7,947
Easter Seals	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	350 Braden Ave	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 355-7637	12	10	1.2	25.0%	7 (58.3%)	1 (8.3%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4748 Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 927-9000	103	0		2.9%	69 (67.0%)	3 (2.9%)	21 (20.4%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)								(n/a)						43.0	35.0							42.0		36.0	25.0	33.0	70.0	62.0	79.0	$5,548	$00	$5,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmshores Behavior Health Center

Is Palmshores Behavior Health Center a good school?

Palmshores Behavior Health Center ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Florida alternative schools.

How many students attend Palmshores Behavior Health Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 88 students attended Palmshores Behavior Health Center.

What is the racial makeup of Palmshores Behavior Health Center?

Students at Palmshores Behavior Health Center are 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 17% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Palmshores Behavior Health Center in?

Manatee

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