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Gemini Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6
144th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 94% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Gemini Elementary School in Melbourne Beach, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 410 students in grades PK through 6 within the Brevard school district, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for eight of the last nine years.

Gemini Elementary stands out for its elite academic performance, far exceeding both district and state averages. For example, in 2025-2026, 96% of 6th graders were proficient in math compared to 74% district-wide and 60% statewide, while 92% were proficient in ELA versus 74% and 62% respectively. The only nearby school that competes with Gemini is Indialantic Elementary School, which is similarly high-performing, but Gemini still edges it out in key areas like 6th grade math (96% vs. 87%). The gap between Gemini and other nearby schools like Lockmar Elementary or University Park Elementary is enormous, often exceeding 40 percentage points in core subjects. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.3% in 2023-2024, compared to the district rate of 21.1% and the state rate of 31.4%, and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

A fascinating trend at Gemini is the significant jump in proficiency from 5th to 6th grade, with 6th grade ELA rising to 92% from 83% and math soaring to 96% from 80% in 2025-2026—a pattern not seen in district or state averages. This "spike" has been consistent for three years, suggesting a particularly strong 6th-grade teaching team or curriculum. Notably, Gemini achieves these results with moderate per-student spending ($12,392 in 2024-2025), which is less than struggling schools like Palm Bay Elementary ($14,152), indicating that its success stems from a supportive community and effective instruction rather than higher funding.

410
Students ?
13.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,392
Per pupil spending ?
13.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2100 Oak St
       Melbourne Beach, FL  32951

(321) 727-3090

District: Brevard


Students who attend Gemini Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Herbert C. Hoover Middle School
High:    Melbourne Senior High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
84.9%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 62% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 6% of Florida elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Brevard
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school84%
District avg65%
Florida avg62%
144th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 6%▼ down 3 pts since 2016
From top 3% (2016) to top 6% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
6th of 66Elementary Schools in the Brevard
24th of 70Brevard among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202689.4144 of 224093.6%★★★★★
202589.5182 of 225891.9%★★★★★
202492.697 of 225695.7%★★★★★
202391.3135 of 224094.0%★★★★★
202292.3118 of 221994.7%★★★★★
202191.6137 of 224793.9%★★★★★
201990.8135 of 218293.8%★★★★★
201886.8237 of 211888.8%★★★★☆
201792.096 of 211295.5%★★★★★
201694.067 of 208796.8%★★★★★
201492.1101 of 206495.1%★★★★★
201393.869 of 202996.6%★★★★★
201294.061 of 198496.9%★★★★★
201190.2101 of 198594.9%★★★★★
201092.654 of 191997.2%★★★★★
200994.918 of 184799.0%★★★★★
200895.616 of 178999.1%★★★★★
200796.011 of 178699.4%★★★★★
200696.911 of 168899.3%★★★★★
200597.63 of 20298.5%★★★★★
200497.05 of 19997.5%★★★★★
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Math87%+24 vs state
English Language Arts83%+22 vs state
Science77%+17 vs state

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by a citizen
Saturday, December 14, 2019

Open Quote Excellent Administrators, exhibiting compassion & professionalism. Dedicated teachers providing quality education. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 17, 2010

Open Quote As parents, we put an emphasis on the importance of family, school, and community stability in our childrens' lives. I'm quite impressed with the continuity in behavioral values, curriculum, and the emphasis on enjoying learning from grade to grade. The teachers seem to really work well together providing a smooth transition to the next grade level. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Gemini Elementary School

Students at Gemini Elementary School are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. Gemini Elementary School ranks in the top 6.4% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 410 students attended Gemini Elementary School.

Students who attend Gemini Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herbert C. Hoover Middle School
High : Melbourne Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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