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#3286 of 3,778 schools in FL

Sabal Elementary School

Elementary School · Brevard · Melbourne, FL

A Brevard elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1401 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne, FL 32935

  • Math 39% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Sabal Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sabal 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$63,841

Median home value

$240,500

Median rent

$1,404/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32935; 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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Roy Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–61.0 mi581Compare →
Rising Stars AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–121.1 mi27Compare →
Manatee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–6Not available876Compare →

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
#89 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

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

About Sabal Elementary School

Sabal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melbourne, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,286 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sabal Elementary School

What grades does Sabal Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sabal Elementary School?

Sabal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabal Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sabal Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sabal Elementary School rank in FL?

Sabal Elementary School ranks #3,286 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sabal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sabal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Sabal Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sabal Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sabal Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sabal Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

66.4% of students at Sabal 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
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
Area population (ZIP 32935)
41,533
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 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 32935; 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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