W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

Summary:

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is a highly-rated public elementary school in West Melbourne, Florida, serving 549 students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. It is part of the Brevard County School District, which is ranked 22nd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

W. Melbourne Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 15th and 72nd over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 63rd out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students significantly outperform their peers in the Brevard County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 87% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 58% in Brevard County and 53% statewide. The school's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students. Additionally, W. Melbourne Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 7.7% over the past five school years, significantly lower than the nearby Riviera Elementary School (14.9%) and Harbor City Elementary School (35.6%).

Despite spending less per student than the state average, with $9,119 per student in the 2022-2023 school year compared to the Brevard County average of $11,041 and the Florida state average of $12,747, W. Melbourne Elementary has maintained a consistently high level of academic performance, suggesting that the school has a strong educational program and effective teaching practices that have been sustained over time. The school's exceptional performance and unique characteristics make it a standout institution within the Brevard County school district and the state of Florida.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2255 Meadowlane Ave
       West Melbourne, FL  32904


(321) 956-5040

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,119 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Asian:
14.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th 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 94.46. (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 Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Asian (14.2%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is 15.7. 44 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science employs 34.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is $9,119. 59 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science 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 W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.95 3rd 199 98.5%
2005 97.54 4th 202 98.0%
2006 98.47 2nd 1688 99.9%
2007 97.44 5th 1786 99.7%
2008 97.38 4th 1789 99.8%
2009 97.35 3rd 1847 99.8%
2010 97.21 6th 1919 99.7%
2011 97.27 4th 1985 99.8%
2012 98.52 5th 1984 99.7%
2013 97.12 15th 2029 99.3%
2014 95.86 25th 2064 98.8%
2016 94.22 61st 2087 97.1%
2017 93.35 67th 2112 96.8%
2018 94.06 59th 2118 97.2%
2019 93.22 72nd 2182 96.7%
2021 96.35 24th 2247 98.9%
2022 94.16 66th 2219 97.0%
2023 95.29 41st 2240 98.2%
2024 94.46 63rd 2256 97.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science Test Scores
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by a student
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Open Quote I am a student here at wmss and I cant say that it is really supposed to be a 7 it should be a 4 Close Quote



Enrollment information for W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 159 13 10 9 2 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 300 38 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 300 38 12 15 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 342 35 14 20 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 336 34 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 342 29 23 22 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 299 24 26 21 0 n/a n/a 39 409
2008 304 18 30 26 1 n/a n/a 35 414
2009 303 15 38 27 1 n/a n/a 30 414
2010 310 18 34 27 1 n/a n/a 24 414
2011 300 22 36 41 0 0 32 0 431
2012 316 21 46 42 0 0 22 0 447
2013 373 27 57 59 0 1 27 0 544
2014 372 32 66 59 0 1 21 0 551
2015 365 25 71 66 0 0 20 0 547
2016 364 27 68 74 0 0 17 0 550
2017 354 18 71 79 1 1 26 0 550
2018 348 21 73 77 2 0 29 0 550
2019 345 26 73 77 0 0 32 0 553
2020 336 20 75 74 1 0 42 0 548
2021 309 25 77 68 1 0 47 0 527
2022 331 28 75 64 2 0 44 0 544
2023 344 26 78 56 0 0 45 0 549

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 W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 193 14.0 13.8 11.9
2002 365 19.0 19.2 20
2003 365 19.0 19.2 20
2004 411 23.0 17.9 20.7
2005 409 24.0 17.0 14.9
2006 416 26.0 16.0 13.9
2007 409 25.0 16.4 12.2
2008 414 25.0 16.6 10.3
2009 414 29.3 15.3 9.9
2010 414 28.5 14.5 12.8
2011 431 29.5 14.6 13.9
2012 447 28.1 15.9 15.7
2013 544 35.0 15.5 18.6
2014 551 35.0 15.7 16.5
2015 547 36.0 15.1 17.9
2016 550 37.0 14.8 16.2
2017 550 37.0 14.8 18.7
2018 550 37.0 14.8 18
2019 553 34.8 15.8 16.3
2020 548 34.8 15.7 17.3
2021 527 33.0 15.9 23.3
2022 544 34.9 15.5 23
2023 549 34.9 15.7 17.7

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 W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 193 14.0 13.8 11.9
2002 365 19.0 19.2 20
2003 365 19.0 19.2 20
2004 411 23.0 17.9 20.7
2005 409 24.0 17.0 14.9
2006 416 26.0 16.0 13.9
2007 409 25.0 16.4 12.2
2008 414 25.0 16.6 10.3
2009 414 29.3 15.3 9.9
2010 414 28.5 14.5 12.8
2011 431 29.5 14.6 13.9
2012 447 28.1 15.9 15.7
2013 544 35.0 15.5 18.6
2014 551 35.0 15.7 16.5
2015 547 36.0 15.1 17.9
2016 550 37.0 14.8 16.2
2017 550 37.0 14.8 18.7
2018 550 37.0 14.8 18
2019 553 34.8 15.8 16.3
2020 548 34.8 15.7 17.3
2021 527 33.0 15.9 23.3
2022 544 34.9 15.5 23
2023 549 34.9 15.7 17.7

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 W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $275 (3.8%) $6,961 (96.2%) $7,236
2019 $117 (1.7%) $6,700 (98.3%) $6,818
2020 $351 (4.7%) $7,042 (95.3%) $7,393
2021 $631 (7.9%) $7,312 (92.1%) $7,942
2022 $1,182 (14.4%) $7,044 (85.6%) $8,226
2023 $1,245 (13.7%) $7,875 (86.4%) $9,119

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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 72nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 41st of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)9075
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6458
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)8284
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6159
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)8088
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6160
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)7982
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6460
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)9086
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6061
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)9074
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)6056
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)9294
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Brevard)5657
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)9091
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)6064
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)8799
 12%
   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 Students553549
 0.7%
African American2626
American Indian00
Asian7378
 6.8%
Hispanic7756
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White345344
 0.3%
Two or More Races3245
 40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.3%17.7%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

Yes! W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 63rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science.

Students at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science are 63% White, 14% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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