Palm Bay Elementary School
Palm Bay Elementary School serves 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Palm Bay Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Palm Bay Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Palm Bay Elementary School's student population of 633 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 633 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Palm Bay Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Palm Bay Elementary School is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2514 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 33% |
| Black | 29% | 22% |
| White | 47% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brevard School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Palm Bay Elementary School is Riverdale Country Day School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Palm Bay Academy Charter School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Bay Palm Bay Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 541 students
1.2 miles
2112 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 984-2710 1.2 K-8 541 - Palm Bay Riverdale Country Day School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 87 students
1.4 miles
1975 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 728-2856 1.4 K-12 87 - Melbourne Palm Bay High Adult Education
2.2 miles
101 Pirate Ln
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5914 2.2 n/a n/a - Melbourne Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,586 student
2.2 miles
101 Pirate Ln
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5900 2.2 9-12 1,586 - Palm Bay Port Malabar Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 729 students
2.3 miles
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070 2.3 PK-6 729
School Reviews
| 2 I have not yet had positive experience with this school. I find that my daughter's teacher says inappropriate things such as telling them they sound stupid. When I complained to admin the teacher changed the word to uneducated. Also, don't bother buying name brand school supplies because most likely they will be given to another child. At the beginning of the year they took all of the school supplies from each child and then redistributed them as they saw fit. I sent my daughter to school with Mead 5 Star plastic folders and she was not allowed to use them. She was given a 10 paper folder instead which broke just a few weeks later, and now I'm finding myself having to spend more money on supplies. - Posted by Parent - Kristinkkj4 |
| 2 I have serious concerns in regards to the integrity of an administrator and a first grade teacher at this school. On several occassions I observed the first grade teacher treating students with disdain as well as openly talking negative about students and other staff. I don't care how much "stuff" she has in her room, treating every child with dignity and respect is most important. - Posted by Parent - Juch7 |
| 5 Palm Bay Elementary is an exemplary school. The environment is warm and caring, yet the expectations for academics and good behavior are very high. I feel confident that when I send my child to school each day, he is being well cared for. Mrs. Migliore and her staff support the children and the parents. This is the first time that I have felt welcome when I enter the building. Thank you so much for everything that you do for kids. - Posted by Parent - miknl |
| 5 My son is going into his second year at Palm Bay, and I absolutely love the school. I especially love the availability of the music program, along with the art, sports and other activities. The staff there all really love the children, and really seem to love their jobs. Thank you Palm Bay Elementary for being a huge supporter in my son's education. - Posted by Parent - aculv |
| 5 Palm bay elementary is a great school. There is a lot of parent envolvment and i am proud to send my daughter here. - Posted by Parent - brean |
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