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#3400 of 3,778 schools in FL

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

High School · Brevard · Melbourne, FL

A Brevard high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 PIRATE LN, Melbourne, FL 32901

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism36.6%

Students at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Palm Bay Magnet Senior High 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$50,646

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Melbourne Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private9–120.7 mi400Compare →
Bread of Life Christian Academy Corp.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi12Compare →
New Covenant School Inc.Private · tuitionNot rated11–121.4 mi4Compare →
Edgewood Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.87–12Not available935Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#94 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

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is a public high school in Melbourne, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 1,411 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,400 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School

What grades does Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School serve?

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School rank in FL?

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks #3,400 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School a charter school?

No, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?

57.5% of students at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.6%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 32901)
28,565
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
42.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 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 32901; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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