Summary:
In zip code 32926, there is one elementary school, Saturn Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 in Cocoa, Florida, as part of the Brevard County School District.
Saturn Elementary School serves a high-needs population, with 73.51% of its 619 students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools over the past three years, earning a 1-star rating each year. Academic proficiency rates are significantly below district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, the school's average English Language Arts proficiency was 45.5% compared to the district's 65%, and math proficiency was 44.75% versus the district's 65%. A notable exception is 6th-grade math, where proficiency reached 70%, exceeding the state average of 60% and nearly matching the district average of 74%.
Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge, with a rate of 28.7%—higher than the district average of 21.1% and close to the state average of 31.4%. The school spends $13,488 per student and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, yet these resources have not translated into expected academic gains. A concerning trend is the decline in early literacy, with English Language Arts proficiency dropping from 49% in 3rd grade to 34% in 5th grade, suggesting students struggle to build foundational reading skills. Overall, Saturn Elementary School faces significant obstacles related to poverty and absenteeism, and while there are isolated bright spots, the data indicates that addressing these root causes is essential for improvement.
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