Excellent
#477 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
Elementary School · Brevard · Satellite Beach, FL
A Brevard elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 HOLLAND CT, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
- Math 78% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spessard L. Holland 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 26Car-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
$98,411
Median home value
$421,300
Median rent
$1,718/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32937; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Surfside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Sea Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Educational Horizons CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | K–6 | Not available | 132 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #15 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
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Satellite Beach, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spessard L. Holland Elementary School
What grades does Spessard L. Holland Elementary School serve?
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spessard L. Holland Elementary School rank in FL?
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School ranks #477 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Spessard L. Holland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spessard L. Holland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spessard L. Holland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spessard L. Holland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spessard L. Holland Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Spessard L. Holland 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (321) 773-7591
- Area population (ZIP 32937)
- 27,524
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 32937; 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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