Summary:
The six public schools in Rockledge, Florida (zip code 32955) serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the Brevard County School District, presenting a clear "tale of two cities" where academic performance varies dramatically between schools in the same neighborhood.
The standout performer is Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School, the only school in the zip code to earn a 4-star rating, with strong proficiency rates across all subjects and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.6%). In contrast, Golfview Elementary Magnet School struggles significantly, earning a 0-star rating for two consecutive years with test scores well below district and state averages. Among middle schools, John F. Kennedy Middle School excels with a 3-star rating and exceptional performance in advanced coursework like Algebra 1 and Biology, while Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School presents a split profile—achieving 100% proficiency in advanced science and math exams but struggling with standard grade-level assessments. Rockledge Senior High School sits in the middle, with a graduation rate of 92.9% but surprisingly low proficiency in core subjects like Algebra 1 (25%) and Geometry (37%).
Key takeaways for parents include a strong K-8 pipeline from Ralph M. Williams Elementary to Kennedy Middle, both high-performing schools, while lower-performing Golfview Elementary likely feeds into the struggling McNair Middle. Spending per student does not predict success—the lowest-performing Golfview spends nearly the same as the top-performing Ralph M. Williams ($14,978 vs. $14,945). The highest spender, McNair Middle at $18,136 per student, still underperforms overall. Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School offers a solid middle-ground option with a 3-star rating and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
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