Below Average
#3190 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gardendale Separate Day School
School · Brevard · Merritt Island, FL
A Brevard school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 GROVE BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32953
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gardendale Separate Day School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gardendale Separate Day 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,248
Median home value
$394,300
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North/central Area Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 3–12 | 0.0 mi | 93 | Compare → |
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| Faithful Hearts Academy Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 3–11 | 0.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Devereux HospitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | Not available | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #86 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
Gardendale Separate Day School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gardendale Separate Day School
Gardendale Separate Day School is a public school in Merritt Island, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,190 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gardendale Separate Day School
What grades does Gardendale Separate Day School serve?
Gardendale Separate Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gardendale Separate Day School?
Gardendale Separate Day School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Separate Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardendale Separate Day School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gardendale Separate Day School rank in FL?
Gardendale Separate Day School ranks #3,190 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gardendale Separate Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gardendale Separate Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Gardendale Separate Day School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardendale Separate Day School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gardendale Separate Day School a charter school?
No, Gardendale Separate Day School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gardendale Separate Day School a Title I school?
No, Gardendale Separate Day School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gardendale Separate Day School?
67.6% of students at Gardendale Separate Day 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (321) 633-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 32953)
- 24,834
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 32953; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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