Very Good
#766 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 20% in state
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Elementary School · Brevard · West Melbourne, FL
A Brevard elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2255 MEADOWLANE AVE, West Melbourne, FL 32904
- Math 88% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Melbourne), 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
$86,943
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,763/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Brevard AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Educational Horizons CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–6 | 0.8 mi | 797 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #26 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
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is a public elementary school in West Melbourne, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
What grades does W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science serve?
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
The student-teacher ratio at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science rank in FL?
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science ranks #766 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science's MySchoolScout rating?
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science a charter school?
No, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science a Title I school?
No, W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
18.4% of students at W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (321) 956-5040
- Area population (ZIP 32904)
- 36,885
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 32904; 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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