Summary:
The 32901 zip code area of Melbourne, Florida is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and have varying levels of academic performance.
Among the standout schools in this area is Melbourne Senior High School, which is ranked 231 out of 844 Florida high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.7% and strong performance on end-of-course (EOC) exams, with 76% proficiency in Biology 1 and 82% proficiency in US History. In contrast, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School and Stone Magnet Middle School, both of which are magnet schools, have lower statewide rankings and test scores compared to their non-magnet counterparts, despite having higher spending per student.
Across the schools in the 32901 zip code, there are some concerning trends, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% and a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, as seen at University Park Elementary School and Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School. These findings suggest the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the varying performance of these schools, with a focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of magnet programs in improving student outcomes.
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