Below Average
#3190 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gardendale Separate Day School
School · BREVARD
301 GROVE BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,190 of 3,778
In Merritt Island
#9 of 10
public schools
In district
#86 of 105
BREVARD
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Gardendale Separate Day School
School in Merritt Island · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gardendale Separate Day School
Gardendale Separate Day School is a public school in Merritt Island, FL, part of BREVARD. Gardendale Separate Day School serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Gardendale Separate Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,190 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Gardendale Separate Day School show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.2
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 74 students, Gardendale Separate Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Gardendale Separate Day School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Gardendale Separate Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Gardendale Separate Day School — Students at Gardendale Separate Day School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Gardendale Separate Day School Compares
See how Gardendale Separate Day School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
301 GROVE BLVD, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gardendale Separate Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. MERRITT ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NORTH/CENTRAL AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER (rated 3.6/10), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Merritt Island, see our Merritt Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32953 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,248
Median Home Value
$394,300
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
Population
24,834
College Educated
35.1%
Homeownership
73.9%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
48.2
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (321) 633-1000
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
BREVARD- District Enrollment
- 73,810
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,100
- District Rank
- #86 of 105
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