Summary:
In zip code 32780 (Titusville, FL), there are four elementary schools serving grades PK-6 or K-8 within the Brevard School District, presenting a stark contrast in performance and demographics.
Sculptor Charter School is the standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 27% of Florida elementary schools. It achieves the highest test scores—73% ELA and 72% Math proficiency—while having the lowest chronic absenteeism (17.1%) and the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (19%). Remarkably, it also spends the least per student ($9,032), suggesting highly efficient resource use. In contrast, Apollo Elementary School faces significant challenges with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (32.9%) and the lowest test scores (46% ELA, 42% Math). Imperial Estates Elementary School and Coquina Elementary School fall in the middle, with Imperial Estates showing moderate performance (50% ELA, 48% Math) and Coquina displaying inconsistency—excelling in 3rd-grade Math (76%) and 5th-grade Science (63%) despite having the highest poverty rate (70%) and highest per-student spending ($14,493).
The data reveals a clear achievement gap within the same zip code, driven largely by socioeconomic factors. Schools with higher poverty rates (Apollo and Coquina) generally have lower test scores and state rankings, while Sculptor Charter, with the lowest poverty rate, excels. The relationship between spending and outcomes is complex: Coquina spends the most but achieves only moderate results, while Sculptor Charter spends the least and achieves the best. This suggests that school culture, curriculum, and family support play a more critical role than funding alone. For parents, Sculptor Charter offers the strongest academic environment, while Coquina shows resilience in specific subjects despite broader challenges.
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