Summary:
The 11 schools in zip code 32935 (Melbourne, FL) are part of the Brevard district and serve approximately 6,572 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, offering a wide range of academic experiences from nationally-ranked excellence to significant challenges.
The standout school is West Shore Junior/Senior High School, a magnet school ranked in the 98th percentile of Florida high schools with a 100% graduation rate and near-perfect test scores. In contrast, Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School and Harbor City Elementary School struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. Longleaf Elementary School performs well with 83rd percentile ranking and low absenteeism, while Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School shows a notable performance dip compared to its feeder elementary schools. The South Area Alternative Learning Center serves a highly at-risk population with intensive resources but faces extreme challenges, including 76.6% chronic absenteeism.
A key finding is the spending paradox: schools with the highest per-student spending, like Sherwood Elementary School ($14,849) and Creel ($14,588), are among the lowest performing, while West Shore spends the second-least ($10,437) yet achieves top results. Chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with academic struggles, with rates ranging from 5.6% at West Shore to over 31% at Creel and Harbor City. The contrast between West Shore and Eau Gallie High School highlights how selective admissions versus comprehensive enrollment shape outcomes, with Eau Gallie serving a more diverse population and achieving average performance.
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