Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 32937, serving grades PK through 6 in the communities of Indian Harbour Beach and Satellite Beach, all part of the Brevard school district, which is ranked in the 66th percentile statewide.
The elementary schools in this area are a clear educational powerhouse, with all four schools consistently ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools. Surfside Elementary School stands out for academic consistency, holding the highest current state ranking (167th, 93rd percentile) and being the only school to achieve a 5-star rating in two of the last three years. Spessard L. Holland Elementary School is the highest-performing school overall with a 5-star rating for 2025-2026, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (9.7%), and leads in Math with an average proficiency of 88.75%. Ocean Breeze Elementary School excels in English Language Arts, achieving the highest proficiency scores in the area for 3rd grade (88%), 5th grade (86%), and 6th grade (89%). Sea Park Elementary School stands out for its unique resource allocation, having the highest per-student spending ($15,456) and lowest student-teacher ratio (11.8:1) despite serving the highest percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (28.57%).
Key metrics show all schools dramatically outperform district and state averages on standardized tests. Chronic absenteeism rates are remarkably low across the board, ranging from 9.7% to 12.4%, compared to the state average of 31.4%. Math is a particular strength, with Spessard L. Holland and Surfside both achieving over 80% proficiency in every grade level. The data also reveals a positive trajectory of continuous improvement, with Ocean Breeze Elementary improving its state ranking from the 79th to the 88th percentile and Spessard L. Holland moving from the 89th to the 91st percentile year-over-year.
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