Surfside Elementary School

Surfside Elementary School in Satellite Beach, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 404 students in grades PK through 6, and is part of the Brevard district.

Surfside Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 7% of all elementary schools in Florida. The school consistently achieves proficiency rates of 86% or higher in core subjects like 3rd through 6th grade math and 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA), far exceeding both district and state averages. This places it among a cluster of excellent "beachside" schools, including Indialantic Elementary and Spessard L. Holland Elementary. In contrast, schools just a few miles inland, such as Sabal Elementary and Harbor City Elementary, face greater challenges and have much lower performance. One of the most telling metrics is Surfside's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3%, which is less than half the district average and a third of the state average. This indicates strong student and family engagement, a key driver of academic success.

Another interesting finding is the school's efficient use of resources. Surfside spends a moderate $12,200 per student, yet achieves far superior results compared to schools with higher spending, like Sherwood Elementary ($14,849) and Croton Elementary ($14,123). While overall performance is stellar, a slight dip in 4th grade ELA proficiency (69%) is worth noting, though it remains above district and state averages. For parents, Surfside Elementary offers a proven track record of academic excellence, a highly engaged community, and a school that gets outstanding results without excessive spending.