Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools serving grades PK through 6 in zip code 32955 (Rockledge, FL), all part of the Brevard Public School District, which ranks in the 66th percentile statewide.
The standout performer in this area is Ralph M Williams Junior Elementary School, which has earned a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranks in the 79th percentile statewide. It consistently outperforms both district and state averages, with particularly strong math results—82% of 3rd graders and 84% of 6th graders were proficient in math. In contrast, Golfview Elementary Magnet School is the lowest-performing school in the cohort, with a 0-star rating for the last two years and a rank in the bottom 6th percentile statewide, despite being a magnet school. Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School sits in the middle with a 2-star rating and a 45th percentile rank, occasionally meeting state averages in specific subjects like 6th grade math.
The data reveals a clear relationship between poverty rates, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance. Ralph M. Williams has the lowest poverty rate (38.99%) and lowest chronic absenteeism (13.6%), while Golfview has the highest poverty rate (68.75%) and highest chronic absenteeism (26.6%). Notably, all three schools have similar student-to-teacher ratios (11.7 to 13.3), indicating that class size is not a significant factor in the performance gap. Ralph M. Williams is on an upward trend, improving its state rank from the 72nd to 79th percentile, while Golfview has declined from the 21st to 6th percentile over the same period.
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