Stone Magnet Middle School
- Stone Magnet Middle School serves 839 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Stone Magnet Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Stone Magnet Middle School's student population of 839 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 839 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Stone Magnet Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Stone Magnet Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2048 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 32% |
| Black | 30% | 22% |
| White | 45% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brevard School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Stone Magnet Middle School is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palm Bay Academy Charter School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is University Park Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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(321)952-5914 1.3 AE n/a - Melbourne Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1637 students
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(321)952-5900 1.3 9-12 1637 - Melbourne University Park Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 546 students
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500 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321)723-2566 1.6 PK-6 546 - Melbourne Melbourne Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 2302 students
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74 Bulldog Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321)952-5880 2.0 9-12 2302
School Reviews
| 5 The Explorer program is excellent. The emphasis on science research is outstanding. It's no wonder they win so many science fair awards, at the county and state levels. They also provide the best field trips, some that are unique to Stone, and extracurricular activities.
My oldest just graduated and my youngest can't wait to be a Gopher next year. - Posted by Parent - mom2b |
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