Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 32927 (Cocoa, FL), serving grades PK through 6 as part of the Brevard school district, revealing a wide spectrum of performance from a top-tier school to one facing significant challenges.
Enterprise Elementary School is the standout performer, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide with test scores consistently above district and state averages. It boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (14.7%) and the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (42.55%). In contrast, Fairglen Elementary School faces the most challenges, ranking in the bottom 13th percentile with the highest chronic absenteeism (34.8%) and free/reduced lunch rate (67.03%). Notably, Fairglen has the highest per-student spending ($15,068) yet the lowest performance, while Enterprise has the lowest spending ($11,431) and highest performance, highlighting that factors like socioeconomic status and attendance play a more critical role than spending alone. Challenger 7 Elementary School shows a notable improvement in 6th-grade Math, jumping to 89% proficiency in 2025-2026, tying with Enterprise for the highest score in that subject. Atlantis Elementary School is a solid middle-of-the-pack school, consistently meeting or exceeding district averages but showing a weakness in 4th and 6th-grade Math.
Key takeaways include a strong correlation between chronic absenteeism and academic performance, with the lowest-absenteeism school (Enterprise) being the highest-performing and the highest-absenteeism school (Fairglen) being the lowest. An interesting anomaly is Fairglen's 6th-grade Math proficiency (79%), which significantly outperforms its other scores and surpasses the district average, suggesting a potentially effective teacher or program. Across all schools, 6th-grade scores in both ELA and Math are often the highest, indicating a possible "6th-grade bump" due to curriculum focus or student maturation.
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