Summary:
The six schools in zip code 32233 (Atlantic Beach, FL) serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Duval County school district, a district ranked in the bottom third of Florida, and present a wide range of academic performance and socioeconomic profiles.
Atlantic Beach Elementary School is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide with top test scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (18.4%). In contrast, Seaside Charter K-8 School has the most affluent student body (only 4.55% on free/reduced lunch) but the lowest academic ranking (32nd percentile) among standard schools, proving that wealth does not guarantee performance. Mayport Coastal Science Middle School is a hidden gem for advanced academics, achieving 100% proficiency in Geometry and 99% in Biology 1 on End-of-Course exams, even though its overall state ranking is a modest 3 stars. A comparison of two similar-sized elementary schools shows Anchor Academy outperforms Mayport Elementary School in nearly every test category while spending less per student ($11,713 vs. $13,502) and serving a much lower poverty rate (10.73% vs. 31.93%).
The Marine Science Education Center is a critical outlier: a very small high school (25 students) with a 0% graduation rate, 85.4% chronic absenteeism, and the highest per-student spending ($32,909) in the area—more than triple the average. This extreme spending, combined with poor outcomes, highlights that money alone cannot solve deep engagement and attendance issues. Overall, families in 32233 have access to a top-tier elementary school, a middle school that excels in advanced coursework, and a few average performers, but should be aware of the struggling high school option.
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