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#2571 of 3,778 schools in FL
Royal Palm Charter School
Elementary School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL
A Brevard charter elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7145 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL 32909
- Math 55% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Palm Charter School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Palm Charter 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
$76,708
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32909; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Preparatory Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,913 | Compare → |
| Port Malabar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 605 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #73 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
Royal Palm Charter School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Palm Charter School
Royal Palm Charter School is a public elementary school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,571 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Palm Charter School
What grades does Royal Palm Charter School serve?
Royal Palm Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Royal Palm Charter School?
Royal Palm Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Palm Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Palm Charter School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Palm Charter School rank in FL?
Royal Palm Charter School ranks #2,571 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Royal Palm Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Palm Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Royal Palm Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Palm Charter School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Royal Palm Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Royal Palm Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Royal Palm Charter School a Title I school?
No, Royal Palm Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Palm Charter School?
51.8% of students at Royal Palm Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (321) 723-0650
- Area population (ZIP 32909)
- 39,611
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 32909; 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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