Middle Schools in Brevard

The middle schools located in Brevard County, Florida serve grades 7-8 and include a mix of public and magnet schools. While the schools exhibit a range of performance, a few standout institutions like Delaura Middle School and Herbert C. Hoover Middle School consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state.

Delaura Middle School is the clear standout, with a statewide ranking between 101-132 over the past 3 years, the highest proficiency rates across various test subjects, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 10.8%. In contrast, Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School lags behind in many metrics despite being a magnet school, highlighting the diversity of performance among the middle schools in Brevard.

The data also reveals significant variation in student demographics, funding, and student-teacher ratios across the middle schools. While higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, factors like racial diversity and chronic absenteeism appear to play a role in driving school success. Understanding these nuances can help inform strategies to support and improve educational outcomes for all middle schools in the Brevard County district.