Summary:
The city of Merritt Island, Florida is home to 9 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative learning center. The schools in this Brevard district display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Edgewood Junior/Senior High School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.
Edgewood Junior/Senior High School and Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School are the clear academic leaders in the district, with exceptional test scores, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, the North/Central Area Alternative Learning Center faces significant challenges, with the highest rates of chronic absenteeism and the lowest percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for socioeconomic status.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with higher-poverty schools generally underperforming compared to their more affluent counterparts. This raises concerns about equity and access to quality education for all students in Merritt Island. The district must address these disparities and ensure that every school is equipped to provide a high-quality education, regardless of the demographics of the student population.
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