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W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

Public Grades PK, KG-6

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is a public elementary school in West Melbourne, FL, serving 605 students in grades PK-6 within the Brevard School District, and it consistently ranks among the top 1% of elementary schools in Florida.

This school is an academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015-2016 and currently ranking 19th out of 2,240 elementary schools statewide. Its test scores are dramatically higher than district and state averages across all subjects. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 6th graders achieved 99% proficiency in math and 98% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 60% and 62%, respectively. While the school's name emphasizes science, its strongest performance is actually in mathematics, with 4th graders reaching 97% proficiency. The school also has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.1%, far below the district average of 21.1% and the state average of 31.4%.

Compared to nearby schools, W. Melbourne Elementary stands out dramatically. It outperforms the nearby Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School by a wide margin—for instance, 93% of W. Melbourne 5th graders were proficient in math versus just 59% at Meadowlane Intermediate. Even when compared to the high-performing Educational Horizons Charter school, W. Melbourne holds a clear edge, with 89% of its 5th graders proficient in science versus 86% at the charter. The contrast is even starker with University Park Elementary, located just 2.56 miles away, which has proficiency rates in the 20-40% range. Only 20% of W. Melbourne students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a significantly lower rate than many neighboring schools, reflecting the community it serves.

605

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,574

Per pupil spending ?

20%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2255 Meadowlane Ave
West Melbourne, FL 32904

(321) 956-5040

District: Brevard

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Asian:

11.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (93% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Brevard

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

19^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 66Elementary Schools in the Brevard

24^th 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	95.9	19 of 2240	99.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.1	27 of 2258	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.5	63 of 2256	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	41 of 2240	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	66 of 2219	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	24 of 2247	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	72 of 2182	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	59 of 2118	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	93.3	67 of 2112	96.8%	★★★★★
2016	94.2	61 of 2087	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	95.9	25 of 2064	98.8%	★★★★★
2013	97.1	15 of 2029	99.3%	★★★★★
2012	98.5	5 of 1984	99.7%	★★★★★
2011	97.3	4 of 1985	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	97.2	6 of 1919	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	97.3	3 of 1847	99.8%	★★★★★
2008	97.4	4 of 1789	99.8%	★★★★★
2007	97.4	5 of 1786	99.7%	★★★★★
2006	98.5	2 of 1688	99.9%	★★★★★
2005	97.5	4 of 202	98.0%	★★★★★
2004	97.9	3 of 199	98.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math95%+32 vs state

English Language Arts91%+31 vs state

Science89%+29 vs state

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by a student
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

I am a student here at wmss and I cant say that it is really supposed to be a 7 it should be a 4 Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science	Public	PK, KG-6	2255 Meadowlane Ave	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 956-5040	605	38	15.9	20.0%	370 (61.2%)	43 (7.1%)	72 (11.9%)	71 (11.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.6%)	95.9	19^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.2%		96.1	27^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.8%	8	86.0	91.0	91.0	98.0			92.0	97.0	93.0	99.0			89.0					$9,574	$493	$9,081
Educational Horizons Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	1281 S Wickham Rd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 729-0786	137	12	11.0	32.8%	84 (61.3%)	14 (10.2%)	15 (10.9%)	15 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.6%)	85.9	235^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.5%		91	135^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.0%	100	67.0	91.0	93.0	91.0			81.0	77.0	86.0	82.0			86.0					$12,459	$00	$12,459
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2800 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 723-6354	603	51	11.8	47.1%	318 (52.7%)	86 (14.3%)	99 (16.4%)	34 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (10.6%)								(n/a)																		$13,209	$753	$12,456
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-6	2700 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-5539	779	51	15.2	44.2%	426 (54.7%)	113 (14.5%)	125 (16.0%)	37 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (9.2%)	62.9	815^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.6%		58.2	923^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	59.1%	108	71.0	59.0	62.0	75.0			73.0	64.0	59.0	71.0			70.0					$10,758	$749	$10,008
Imagine Schools At West Melbourne	Public, Charter	K-7	3355 Imagine Way	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-6200	665	34	19.3	54.0%	311 (46.8%)	134 (20.2%)	139 (20.9%)	18 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	57 (8.6%)	58.2	926^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.7%		61.4	844^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.6%	82	66.0	66.0	52.0	75.0	57.0	79.0	71.0	74.0	58.0	64.0	60.0	81.0	59.0	74.0	84.0	100.0	83.0	$10,162	$125	$10,038
University Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 W University Blvd	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 723-2566	529	36	14.6	76.4%	195 (36.9%)	213 (40.3%)	66 (12.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.1%)	10.4	2139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.5%		16.3	2005^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.2%	134	31.0	40.0	27.0	44.0			35.0	47.0	25.0	52.0			31.0					$14,277	$1,723	$12,555
Roy Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2601 Fountainhead Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 242-6450	619	38	16.5	45.4%	309 (49.9%)	70 (11.3%)	164 (26.5%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.2%)	45.3	1261^st of 2240 public elementary schools	43.7%		33.4	1542^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	31.7%	281	52.0	53.0	54.0	77.0			63.0	47.0	54.0	76.0			58.0					$10,527	$707	$9,820
Lockmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Pepper St NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 676-3730	572	45	12.7	50.3%	299 (52.3%)	101 (17.7%)	121 (21.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.5%)	35.1	1525^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.9%		47.9	1162^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	48.5%	363	46.0	44.0	54.0	68.0			54.0	53.0	39.0	73.0			57.0					$13,448	$1,427	$12,022
Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 Riviera Dr NE	Palm Bay	32905	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-4237	718	45	16.0	59.2%	230 (32.0%)	172 (24.0%)	216 (30.1%)	19 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	74 (10.3%)	67.7	687^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.3%		58.9	908^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.8%	221	73.0	60.0	73.0	66.0			74.0	64.0	62.0	80.0			75.0					$11,326	$1,351	$9,976
Harbor City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1377 Sarno Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-5534	389	29	13.4	61.4%	215 (55.3%)	49 (12.6%)	79 (20.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.5%)	32.8	1592^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.9%		29.8	1652^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	26.8%	60	60.0	33.0	55.0	60.0			43.0	62.0	43.0	55.0			55.0					$14,001	$1,663	$12,337

Frequently Asked Questions about W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

What is the racial makeup of W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science?

Students at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science are 61% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American.

How many students attend W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science?

In the 2024-25 school year, 605 students attended W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science.

Is W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science a good school?

Yes! W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What district is W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science in?

Brevard

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