Palm Bay Academy Charter Middle School in Palm Bay, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Palm Bay Academy Charter Middle School is a public school in Palm Bay, Florida that is part of Brevard Public Schools. It serves 148 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

148 Students

# of teachers unavailable

635 Community College Pkwy SE

Palm Bay, FL 32909 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Palm Bay Academy Charter Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Coach Ramos

Ms. Williams

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Palm Bay Academy Charter Middle School Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

32%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Palm Bay Academy Charter Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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