Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
61%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science's ranking?
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is ranked #42 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science?
544 students attend W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science?
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science offer ?
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science part of?
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is part of Brevard School District.
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