Below Average
#3285 of 3,778 schools in FL
Stone Magnet Middle School
Middle School · Brevard · Melbourne, FL
A Brevard middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 E UNIVERSITY BLVD, Melbourne, FL 32901
- Math 29% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stone Magnet Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stone Magnet Middle 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average360/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread of Life Christian Academy Corp.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Rfm Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Herbert C. Hoover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 443 | 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.
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
- #88 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
Stone Magnet Middle School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stone Magnet Middle School
Stone Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Melbourne, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 585 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,285 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stone Magnet Middle School
What grades does Stone Magnet Middle School serve?
Stone Magnet Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Stone Magnet Middle School?
Stone Magnet Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Magnet Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stone Magnet Middle School rank in FL?
Stone Magnet Middle School ranks #3,285 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Stone Magnet Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stone Magnet Middle 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 Stone Magnet Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stone Magnet Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stone Magnet Middle School a charter school?
No, Stone Magnet Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stone Magnet Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stone Magnet Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stone Magnet Middle School?
63.8% of students at Stone Magnet Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (321) 723-0741
- Area population (ZIP 32901)
- 28,565
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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