Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

Summary:

Imagine Schools At West Melbourne is a public charter elementary school serving 588 students in grades K-6 in West Melbourne, Florida, which is part of the Brevard County school district.

Imagine Schools At West Melbourne stands out for its diverse student population, with 46.09% White, 22.45% African American, 18.03% Hispanic, and 10.2% two or more races, which is more racially diverse than nearby schools like W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science and Pineapple Cove Classical Academy. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22% to 31.8%, significantly higher than the 7.7% to 20.8% rates at nearby schools. Additionally, Imagine Schools At West Melbourne has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.51% to 59.16%, compared to 17.67% at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science and 26.87% to 31.28% at Pineapple Cove Classical Academy schools.

Academically, Imagine Schools At West Melbourne's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the Brevard County and Florida state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 42%, compared to 58% for Brevard County and 53% for the state. When compared to nearby charter schools, Imagine Schools At West Melbourne also performs worse, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 1426 out of 2182 Florida elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1054 out of 2256 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for continued improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 3355 Imagine Way
       West Melbourne, FL  32904


(321) 768-6200

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
1054th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,434 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
African American:
22.4%
Hispanic:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Imagine Schools At West Melbourne ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 36th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Imagine Schools At West Melbourne is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), African American (22.4%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imagine Schools At West Melbourne is 20.2. 63 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Imagine Schools At West Melbourne employs 29.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imagine Schools At West Melbourne is $8,434. 65 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Imagine Schools At West Melbourne was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 8.90 1690th 1786 5.4%
2008 9.47 1685th 1789 5.8%
2009 11.51 1715th 1847 7.1%
2010 12.54 1767th 1919 7.9%
2011 2.32 1969th 1985 0.8%
2012 5.99 1938th 1984 2.3%
2013 25.47 1606th 2029 20.8%
2014 20.15 1748th 2064 15.3%
2016 16.28 1834th 2087 12.1%
2017 30.98 1476th 2112 30.1%
2018 27.18 1598th 2118 24.6%
2019 36.04 1426th 2182 34.6%
2021 32.06 1519th 2247 32.4%
2022 27.69 1620th 2219 27.0%
2023 49.87 1099th 2240 50.9%
2024 51.48 1054th 2256 53.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.1)
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by a parent
Friday, June 29, 2018

Open Quote My son attended Imagine (2009-2011) He really came out of his shell and thrived there as opposed to in Public School. Overall we were both happy with Imagine. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Open Quote Wow is School Digger out of date! What a impressive school. Teachers are absolutely amazing, the academic structure at this school is far more impressive than the common core being taught in regular schools. Cambridge schools rock and more importantly Imagine School is the place if you want your child to be highly educated and to be taught to learn not taught how to take a test. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Open Quote Teachers do not have good communication skills. My 7th grade child could come home with a "D" on his report card after having an "A" on his interem report and there is no phone call, no e-mail, no request for a parent teacher conference. This school has gotten out of control after the former principal Mr. Cole left last year. Everything is disorganized...EVERYTHING. The administration team does not take pride in their work. They say things will be ready for you to pick up after a week of calling and it isn't. I wasn't the only parent in the front office that day. There were four other parents that were told the same thing. Once I got was I had went there for it was thown together and and I asked if it would suffice. I guess they are to busy to care about doing a good job. Everytime I see the new principal she is too busy chit-chatting and giggling. I wish she would focus on the education of these children and maybe then they could pull up the "F" rating they recieved this year. They received a score of 28% in math on the fcat's. No wonder my child is struggling in math, the whole school is. I don't care how far I have to drive my kid to school, he will never go back to Imagine School at West Melbourne. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Open Quote Imagine Schools at West Melbourne used to be great,but during the past year the school has seriously faltered under the new administration. IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT WEST MELBOURNE IS NOW AN "F" RATED SCHOOL! This school is now the lowest rated in all of Brevard County! Your child deserves better! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, March 27, 2011

Open Quote Imagine Schools is very unique in that they measure same-student learning gains. No other school in Brevard does this. In other words, your student takes a test in the fall and then again in the spring to see what has been gained in his or her learning. Staff are very caring and work hard to model and support character education. Many people think charter schools may require a parent to pay tuition. There is no additional cost for a child attending except to purchase the school uniform. Wonderful school!! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, March 27, 2011

Open Quote Caring, dedicated teachers and staff make the difference in this small, wonderful school! Front office staff are friendly and make you feel welcome with a smile everytime you walk in! They offer elementary sports teams, a wonderful music program, and free FCAT tutoring for anyone who needs it. Students wear uniforms and look like they are ready to learn when they are at school - refreshing! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 201 217 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 182 278 2 53 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 88 190 0 40 3 n/a n/a 25 346
2008 71 163 0 36 4 n/a n/a 26 300
2009 137 185 0 53 2 n/a n/a 31 408
2010 203 278 2 100 4 n/a n/a 41 628
2011 176 324 1 126 3 0 43 0 673
2012 83 194 0 93 3 0 29 0 402
2013 69 93 1 38 1 0 16 0 218
2014 72 70 1 26 1 0 4 0 174
2015 86 71 2 46 1 0 11 0 217
2016 102 63 7 43 3 0 28 0 246
2017 157 79 11 56 4 0 33 0 340
2018 178 107 5 74 1 0 43 0 408
2019 196 109 9 76 1 0 47 0 438
2020 200 98 9 80 4 1 51 0 443
2021 238 105 9 93 7 1 49 0 502
2022 255 119 7 92 6 1 55 0 535
2023 271 132 14 106 3 2 60 0 588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 463 32.0 14.5 88.6
2006 519 10.0 51.9 83.2
2007 346 25.0 13.8 87.9
2008 300 17.0 17.6 94.2
2009 408 28.3 15.7 93.4
2010 628 35.5 17.6 86.4
2011 673 44.0 15.2 69.8
2012 402 29.5 13.6 79.6
2013 218 20.0 10.9 86.7
2014 174 17.0 10.2 98.3
2015 217 20.0 10.8 95.9
2016 246 21.0 11.7 96.7
2017 340 27.0 12.5 95.6
2018 408 36.0 11.3 99.3
2019 438 26.0 16.8 99.8
2020 443 30.0 14.7 100
2021 502 32.9 15.2 59.2
2022 535 34.0 15.7 55.5
2023 588 29.1 20.2 56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 463 32.0 14.5 88.6
2006 519 10.0 51.9 83.2
2007 346 25.0 13.8 87.9
2008 300 17.0 17.6 94.2
2009 408 28.3 15.7 93.4
2010 628 35.5 17.6 86.4
2011 673 44.0 15.2 69.8
2012 402 29.5 13.6 79.6
2013 218 20.0 10.9 86.7
2014 174 17.0 10.2 98.3
2015 217 20.0 10.8 95.9
2016 246 21.0 11.7 96.7
2017 340 27.0 12.5 95.6
2018 408 36.0 11.3 99.3
2019 438 26.0 16.8 99.8
2020 443 30.0 14.7 100
2021 502 32.9 15.2 59.2
2022 535 34.0 15.7 55.5
2023 588 29.1 20.2 56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $672 (5.8%) $10,848 (94.2%) $11,520
2019 $685 (6.2%) $10,396 (93.8%) $11,081
2020 $974 (8.4%) $10,636 (91.6%) $11,610
2021 $1,205 (10.5%) $10,301 (89.5%) $11,506
2022 $1,541 (16.7%) $7,693 (83.3%) $9,233
2023 $1,648 (19.5%) $6,787 (80.5%) $8,434

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine Schools At West Melbourne

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1426th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1099th of 2240 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)5239
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)4538
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)5252
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)5940
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)5350
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)3836
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)4759
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)5453
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Imagine Schools At West Melbourne)3731
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6766
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438588
 34.2%
African American109132
 21.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic76106
 39.5%
Pacific Islander02
White196271
 38.3%
Two or More Races4760
 27.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%56.3%
 43.5%


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Imagine Schools At West Melbourne ranks 1054th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Imagine Schools At West Melbourne are 46% White, 22% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended Imagine Schools At West Melbourne.


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