Summary:
Zip code 32903, covering Indialantic, Florida, is served by two public schools: Indialantic Elementary School (grades PK-6) and Herbert C. Hoover Middle School (grades 7-8), both part of the Brevard school district.
Indialantic Elementary School is the standout institution in this area, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 10% of all elementary schools in Florida. It significantly outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every subject, with 90% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 60% statewide. In contrast, Herbert C. Hoover Middle School is a solid, above-average school with a 4-star rating, but it shows a notable performance drop-off from the elementary level. While Hoover excels in advanced coursework like Algebra 1 (80% proficiency) and Geometry (97% proficiency), it struggles with grade-level math, with only 43% of 7th graders proficient in their FAST math exam. This creates a "feeder pattern disconnect" where students transition from a top-tier elementary school to a good, but not elite, middle school.
Both schools share a key strength in low chronic absenteeism—9.7% at Indialantic and 13.3% at Hoover—far below the district average of 21.1% and state average of 31.4%, indicating strong student and family engagement. Interestingly, Herbert C. Hoover Middle School spends $1,158 more per student ($11,960 vs. $10,802) than the higher-performing Indialantic Elementary School, demonstrating that higher spending does not automatically guarantee better outcomes. The percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch is 19.94% at Indialantic and 30.87% at Hoover, reflecting different socioeconomic profiles that align with the performance gap between the two schools.
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