Summary:
The city of Palm Bay, Florida, is home to 20 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with a few standouts that consistently outshine the district and state averages.
Odyssey Charter School, an alternative charter school, demonstrates exceptional academic performance across various metrics, including end-of-course exams, FAST assessments, and science tests. It also boasts the highest graduation rate (89.7%) and lowest chronic absenteeism (31.4%) among the high schools. Similarly, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, a charter elementary school, shows strong proficiency in end-of-course exams and FAST assessments, along with the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.8) and free/reduced lunch rate (24.93%) in the data set. In contrast, John F. Turner Senior Elementary School and Palm Bay Academy Charter School lag behind in academic performance, suggesting a need for further investigation into the factors contributing to these disparities.
The data also reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may be an area for improvement. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 24.93% at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy to 100% at Palm Bay Academy Charter School, indicates varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. This information could be crucial in understanding the resources and support needed to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Brevard school district.
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