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Port Malabar Elementary School vs. Palm Bay Elementary School

Should you attend Port Malabar Elementary School or Palm Bay Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Port Malabar Elementary School
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Palm Bay Elementary School
1200 Alamanda Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Port Malabar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Palm Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Port Malabar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Palm Bay Elementary School 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
605 students
626 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Port Malabar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Port Malabar Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Bay Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Port Malabar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Port Malabar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1307 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#3012 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Port Malabar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Bay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in FL)
37%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Malabar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Malabar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Malabar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Port Malabar Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palm Bay Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
70
Kindergarten Students
92
89
Grade 1 Students
88
87
Grade 2 Students
69
78
Grade 3 Students
72
85
Grade 4 Students
90
68
Grade 5 Students
85
68
Grade 6 Students
72
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Port Malabar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Port Malabar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Port Malabar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Port Malabar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Port Malabar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Port Malabar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Port Malabar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Port Malabar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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