Summary:
The city of Mims, Florida, is home to two public elementary schools, Pinewood Elementary School and Mims Elementary School, both serving grades PK through 6 within the Brevard school district, which is ranked in the 66th percentile statewide.
Pinewood Elementary stands out as the higher-performing and more stable school, consistently outperforming Mims Elementary in most subjects. It boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4%—well below the state average—and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (42.2%). However, its state ranking has seen a slight dip to the 40th percentile. In contrast, Mims Elementary faces greater challenges but shows a clear upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 23rd to the 37th percentile over recent years. A notable paradox is that Mims Elementary spends significantly more per student ($16,970 vs. $13,134 at Pinewood) yet achieves lower overall test scores, though it does have a smaller student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, which could support individualized instruction.
Key takeaways include Mims Elementary's strong performance in 5th-grade science (61% proficient, outperforming Pinewood's 55%), suggesting a potential strength to build upon. Both schools exhibit grade-level volatility in test scores, indicating sensitivity to specific teachers or cohorts. For parents, Pinewood offers more consistent academic results and better attendance, while Mims Elementary, despite higher spending and lower current scores, is on an improving path and may be a school to watch closely for future gains.
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