W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

Summary:

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is a highly-rated public elementary school in West Melbourne, Florida, serving 549 students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. It is part of the Brevard County School District, which is ranked 22nd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

W. Melbourne Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 15th and 72nd over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 63rd out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students significantly outperform their peers in the Brevard County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 87% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 58% in Brevard County and 53% statewide. The school's student population is more racially diverse than the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students. Additionally, W. Melbourne Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 7.7% over the past five school years, significantly lower than the nearby Riviera Elementary School (14.9%) and Harbor City Elementary School (35.6%).

Despite spending less per student than the state average, with $9,119 per student in the 2022-2023 school year compared to the Brevard County average of $11,041 and the Florida state average of $12,747, W. Melbourne Elementary has maintained a consistently high level of academic performance, suggesting that the school has a strong educational program and effective teaching practices that have been sustained over time. The school's exceptional performance and unique characteristics make it a standout institution within the Brevard County school district and the state of Florida.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2255 Meadowlane Ave
West Melbourne, FL 32904

(321) 956-5040

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,119

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.7%

Asian:

14.2%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.7%), Asian (14.2%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is 15.7. 44 elementary schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science employs 34.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is $9,119. 59 elementary schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	97.95	3^rd	199	98.5%
2005	97.54	4^th	202	98.0%
2006	98.47	2^nd	1688	99.9%
2007	97.44	5^th	1786	99.7%
2008	97.38	4^th	1789	99.8%
2009	97.35	3^rd	1847	99.8%
2010	97.21	6^th	1919	99.7%
2011	97.27	4^th	1985	99.8%
2012	98.52	5^th	1984	99.7%
2013	97.12	15^th	2029	99.3%
2014	95.86	25^th	2064	98.8%
2016	94.22	61^st	2087	97.1%
2017	93.35	67^th	2112	96.8%
2018	94.06	59^th	2118	97.2%
2019	93.22	72^nd	2182	96.7%
2021	96.35	24^th	2247	98.9%
2022	94.16	66^th	2219	97.0%
2023	95.29	41^st	2240	98.2%
2024	94.46	63^rd	2256	97.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

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by a student
Tuesday, August 18, 2009

I am a student here at wmss and I cant say that it is really supposed to be a 7 it should be a 4 Close Quote

Enrollment information for W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	159	13	10	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	193
2002	300	38	12	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2003	300	38	12	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2004	342	35	14	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2005	336	34	22	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2006	342	29	23	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
2007	299	24	26	21	0	n/a	n/a	39	409
2008	304	18	30	26	1	n/a	n/a	35	414
2009	303	15	38	27	1	n/a	n/a	30	414
2010	310	18	34	27	1	n/a	n/a	24	414
2011	300	22	36	41	0	0	32	0	431
2012	316	21	46	42	0	0	22	0	447
2013	373	27	57	59	0	1	27	0	544
2014	372	32	66	59	0	1	21	0	551
2015	365	25	71	66	0	0	20	0	547
2016	364	27	68	74	0	0	17	0	550
2017	354	18	71	79	1	1	26	0	550
2018	348	21	73	77	2	0	29	0	550
2019	345	26	73	77	0	0	32	0	553
2020	336	20	75	74	1	0	42	0	548
2021	309	25	77	68	1	0	47	0	527
2022	331	28	75	64	2	0	44	0	544
2023	344	26	78	56	0	0	45	0	549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	193	14.0	13.8	11.9
2002	365	19.0	19.2	20
2003	365	19.0	19.2	20
2004	411	23.0	17.9	20.7
2005	409	24.0	17.0	14.9
2006	416	26.0	16.0	13.9
2007	409	25.0	16.4	12.2
2008	414	25.0	16.6	10.3
2009	414	29.3	15.3	9.9
2010	414	28.5	14.5	12.8
2011	431	29.5	14.6	13.9
2012	447	28.1	15.9	15.7
2013	544	35.0	15.5	18.6
2014	551	35.0	15.7	16.5
2015	547	36.0	15.1	17.9
2016	550	37.0	14.8	16.2
2017	550	37.0	14.8	18.7
2018	550	37.0	14.8	18
2019	553	34.8	15.8	16.3
2020	548	34.8	15.7	17.3
2021	527	33.0	15.9	23.3
2022	544	34.9	15.5	23
2023	549	34.9	15.7	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	193	14.0	13.8	11.9
2002	365	19.0	19.2	20
2003	365	19.0	19.2	20
2004	411	23.0	17.9	20.7
2005	409	24.0	17.0	14.9
2006	416	26.0	16.0	13.9
2007	409	25.0	16.4	12.2
2008	414	25.0	16.6	10.3
2009	414	29.3	15.3	9.9
2010	414	28.5	14.5	12.8
2011	431	29.5	14.6	13.9
2012	447	28.1	15.9	15.7
2013	544	35.0	15.5	18.6
2014	551	35.0	15.7	16.5
2015	547	36.0	15.1	17.9
2016	550	37.0	14.8	16.2
2017	550	37.0	14.8	18.7
2018	550	37.0	14.8	18
2019	553	34.8	15.8	16.3
2020	548	34.8	15.7	17.3
2021	527	33.0	15.9	23.3
2022	544	34.9	15.5	23
2023	549	34.9	15.7	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$275 (3.8%)	$6,961 (96.2%)	$7,236
2019	$117 (1.7%)	$6,700 (98.3%)	$6,818
2020	$351 (4.7%)	$7,042 (95.3%)	$7,393
2021	$631 (7.9%)	$7,312 (92.1%)	$7,942
2022	$1,182 (14.4%)	$7,044 (85.6%)	$8,226
2023	$1,245 (13.7%)	$7,875 (86.4%)	$9,119

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 2240 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	90	75	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	82	84	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	80	88	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	79	82	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	90	86	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	90	74	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	92	94	2%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	90	91	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science)	87	99	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	553	549	0.7%
African American	26	26
American Indian	0	0
Asian	73	78	6.8%
Hispanic	77	56	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	345	344	0.3%
Two or More Races	32	45	40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.3%	17.7%	1.4%

Schools Near W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science	Public	PK, KG-6	2255 Meadowlane Ave	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 956-5040	549	35	15.7	17.7%	344 (62.7%)	26 (4.7%)	56 (10.2%)	78 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.2%)	94.5	63^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.2%		95.3	41^st of 2240 public elementary schools	98.2%	22	85.0	93.0	74.0	94.0	82.0	100.0	77.0	94.0	87.0	$9,119	$1,245	$7,875
Educational Horizons Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	1281 S Wickham Rd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 729-0786	131	12	11.2	36.6%	68 (51.9%)	18 (13.7%)	17 (13.0%)	13 (9.9%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.2%)	93.2	86^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.2%		90.9	146^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.5%	60	95.0	71.0	80.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	60.0	$10,518	$615	$9,903
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2800 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 723-6354	650	52	12.5	47.4%	373 (57.4%)	94 (14.5%)	104 (16.0%)	22 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	52 (8.0%)								(n/a)										$11,752	$1,902	$9,849
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School	Public	3-6	2700 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-5539	824	49	16.8	42.0%	469 (56.9%)	107 (13.0%)	137 (16.6%)	42 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	64 (7.8%)	65.7	734^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.5%		56.1	942^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%	208	65.0	55.0	57.0	70.0	72.0	60.0	58.0	67.0	57.0	$9,569	$1,568	$8,001
Imagine Schools At West Melbourne	Public, Charter	K-6	3355 Imagine Way	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 768-6200	588	29	20.2	56.3%	271 (46.1%)	132 (22.4%)	106 (18.0%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (10.2%)	51.5	1054^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.3%		49.9	1099^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.9%	45	53.0	59.0	48.0	84.0	52.0	66.0	34.0	70.0	42.0	$8,434	$1,648	$6,787
University Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 W University Blvd	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 723-2566	484	34	14.2	76.2%	196 (40.5%)	191 (39.5%)	58 (12.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.0%)	14.1	2063^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	8.6%		24.2	1765^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.2%	298	33.0	32.0	29.0	43.0	31.0	38.0	11.0	51.0	22.0	$12,367	$3,350	$9,018
Roy Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2601 Fountainhead Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 242-6450	598	39	15.3	54.8%	342 (57.2%)	49 (8.2%)	138 (23.1%)	19 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.2%)	42.5	1280^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.3%		51.7	1054^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%	226	43.0	40.0	58.0	63.0	48.0	56.0	58.0	51.0	45.0	$9,969	$1,626	$8,344
Lockmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Pepper St NE	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 676-3730	583	46	12.7	57.8%	318 (54.5%)	82 (14.1%)	122 (20.9%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.1%)	51	1073^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.4%		52.9	1022^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	54.4%	51	54.0	57.0	40.0	72.0	52.0	72.0	36.0	70.0	52.0	$11,652	$2,110	$9,542
Riviera Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	351 Riviera Dr NE	Palm Bay	32905	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 676-4237	696	44	15.9	71.8%	242 (34.8%)	148 (21.3%)	204 (29.3%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	80 (11.5%)	46.3	1195^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.0%		50.6	1081^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%	114	57.0	43.0	48.0	66.0	65.0	46.0	50.0	54.0	47.0	$11,041	$2,359	$8,681
Harbor City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1377 Sarno Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 254-5534	403	28	14.3	69.7%	235 (58.3%)	64 (15.9%)	59 (14.6%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	49.5	1102^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.2%		52.9	1019^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.5%	83	57.0	46.0	38.0	69.0	65.0	46.0	51.0	78.0	36.0	$12,747	$2,951	$9,795

Frequently Asked Questions about W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science

How many students attend W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science?

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science.

Is W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science a good school?

Yes! W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 63^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science?

Students at W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science are 63% White, 14% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is W. Melbourne Elementary School For Science in?

Brevard

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