For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,614 students in Merritt Island, FL. The top ranked public middle schools in Merritt Island, FL are Edgewood Jr/sr High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merritt Island, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Merritt Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merritt Island, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Grades: 7-12
| 922 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1275 S Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 453-5154
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 453-5154
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
Rank: n/an/a
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Grades: 5-12
| 70 students
Merritt Island, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merritt Island, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merritt Island, FL include Edgewood Jr/sr High School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Merritt Island has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public middle schools are located in Merritt Island, FL?
3 public middle schools are located in Merritt Island, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Merritt Island, FL?
Merritt Island, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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