Summary
Atlantis Elementary School in Cocoa, FL, is a mid-sized school serving approximately 650 students in grades PK-6 within the Brevard district, and it has shown a strong upward trend, climbing from the 49th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 63rd percentile and earning a 3-star rating by 2025-2026. What makes Atlantis stand out is its remarkable consistency across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 59% to 80%—a stability that many nearby schools lack. For instance, while Enterprise Elementary School (just 1.87 miles away) has higher peaks, it also has notable dips, such as lower 4th-grade ELA scores. Atlantis excels particularly in 3rd-grade math, where its 80% proficiency rate is among the highest in the area, even rivaling top performers like Enterprise (85%) and Lewis Carroll Elementary School (82%). This strong foundation in early math is a key indicator of future academic success for students.
The school serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with 44.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch in 2024-2025—a significant drop from 59.48% two years prior. This places Atlantis in a unique "middle ground" compared to nearby schools: it has a higher poverty rate than low-poverty schools like Sculptor Charter School (19%) but a much lower rate than high-poverty schools like Saturn Elementary School (73.51%). Despite this, Atlantis achieves academic results far closer to low-poverty, high-performing schools, suggesting it effectively mitigates challenges often linked to higher poverty levels. Its 5th-grade science performance (71%) also consistently beats district (64%) and state (60%) averages, outperforming many peers like Fairglen Elementary School (28%) and Imperial Estates Elementary School (31%).
However, chronic absenteeism remains a persistent challenge at 19.7% in 2023-2024, nearly double that of high-performing peers like Enterprise (14.7%) and Lewis Carroll (15.1%). Reducing this rate could be the single most impactful lever for Atlantis to climb into the 70th or 80th percentile. Additionally, while 3rd-grade math is a strength, 6th-grade math proficiency drops to 59%—a "dip" seen across many area schools, but one that top-tier schools like Enterprise (89%) and Lewis Carroll (91%) avoid. This suggests a targeted opportunity for curriculum improvement. Overall, Atlantis is a resilient, efficient school that delivers excellent results for its community, spending $12,563 per student—a "sweet spot" that yields a strong return on investment compared to higher-spending, lower-performing schools like Coquina Elementary School ($14,493).
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