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#1350 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 36% in state

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

Elementary School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL

A Brevard elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

155 DEL MUNDO ST NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

  • Math 51% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,827

Median home value

$253,700

Median rent

$1,693/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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EL Sinai Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–120.4 mi36Compare →
Pineapple Cove Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.4 mi1,067Compare →
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at LockmarCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–81.1 mi692Compare →
Lockmar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–61.5 mi601Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brevard

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#36 of 105
District spending per student
$11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School serve?

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School rank in FL?

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks #1,350 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School a charter school?

No, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?

68.9% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%
Area population (ZIP 32907)
48,352
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
44.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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