Summary:
Zip code 32927 in Cocoa, Florida, is home to seven schools within the Brevard County School District, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, including two specialized detention center schools.
The standout school in this area is Enterprise Elementary School, which has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranks in the 90th percentile statewide. Its academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates ranging from 68% to 89% across all subjects, and it boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 14.7%. In contrast, Fairglen Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a 1-star rating, the highest poverty rate (67% free/reduced lunch), and a 34.8% chronic absenteeism rate. Despite spending the most per student ($15,068) and having the smallest class sizes, Fairglen's test scores are drastically below district averages, with proficiency rates as low as 17% in 5th-grade math. Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is a model of efficiency, achieving a 96.8% graduation rate and strong scores in Biology (77%) and US History (77%) while spending the least per student ($10,121) and having the largest class sizes.
A notable finding is the "6th grade bump" at Fairglen and Challenger 7 Elementary School, where 6th-grade scores approach or exceed district averages despite poor performance in earlier grades. The two detention center schools, Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center and Brevard County Jail Complex, serve a unique transient population and have 0% graduation rates, reflecting their specialized mission rather than academic failure. Overall, this zip code presents a wide range of educational experiences, from the high-achieving Enterprise Elementary to the struggling Fairglen Elementary, highlighting significant disparities within a small geographic area.
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