Serving 138 students in grades 9-12, Riviera Beach Maritime Academy 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥90%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riviera Beach Maritime Academy?
The graduation rate of Riviera Beach Maritime Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Riviera Beach Maritime Academy?
138 students attend Riviera Beach Maritime Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riviera Beach Maritime Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riviera Beach Maritime Academy?
Riviera Beach Maritime Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riviera Beach Maritime Academy offer ?
Riviera Beach Maritime Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riviera Beach Maritime Academy part of?
Riviera Beach Maritime Academy is part of Palm Beach School District.
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