Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School served 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 491 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 54% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 65% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 33% |
| Black | 19% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brevard School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gardendale Elementary Magnet School is Merritt Island High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edgewood Jr/sr High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lewis Carroll Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Merritt Island Merritt Island High School Math: 53% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,569 student10
0.5 miles
100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000 0.5 9-12 1,569 - Merritt Island Lewis Carroll Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 652 students10
1.2 miles
1 Skyline Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234 1.2 PK-6 652 - Merritt Island Mila Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 492 students10
1.3 miles
288 W Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070 1.3 PK-6 492 - Merritt Island Edgewood Jr/sr High School Math: 96% | Reading: 96%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 7-12 | 943 students10
1.4 miles
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030 1.4 7-12 943 - Merritt Island Audubon Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 566 students10
2.4 miles
1201 N Banana River Dr
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 452-2085 2.4 PK-6 566
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