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Edgewood Junior/Senior High School

180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (321) 454-1030

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Edgewood Junior/Senior High School serves 937 students in grades 7-12.

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 937 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008, 2017

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Total Students

937 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Edgewood Junior/Senior High School is 0.50, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#18 out of 3655 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

95%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

91%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

35%

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Black

22%

White

69%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.50

0.70

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Brevard School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood Junior/Senior High School's ranking?

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Edgewood Junior/Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Edgewood Junior/Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend Edgewood Junior/Senior High School?

937 students attend Edgewood Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Edgewood Junior/Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Junior/Senior High School?

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Edgewood Junior/Senior High School offer ?

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Edgewood Junior/Senior High School part of?

Edgewood Junior/Senior High School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 937 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education