Serving 13 students in grades 7-12, Melbourne Center For Personal Growth 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth's student population of 13 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Melbourne Center For Personal Growth is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
36%
Black
31%
21%
White
54%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Melbourne Center For Personal Growth?
13 students attend Melbourne Center For Personal Growth.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Melbourne Center For Personal Growth students are White, 31% of students are Black, and 15% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melbourne Center For Personal Growth?
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Melbourne Center For Personal Growth offer ?
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Melbourne Center For Personal Growth part of?
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth is part of Brevard School District.
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