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Viera, FL – July 9, 2025 – Brevard Public Schools (BPS) has once again earned an “A” rating as a district for the 2024-2025 school year, marking its second consecutive year at this level, according to data released by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) on July 7, 2025. Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell praised the efforts of students and educators, stating, “The credit belongs to our teachers and students who work tirelessly to achieve excellence.” Despite a raised grading threshold for secondary schools (from 62% to 64%), BPS maintained its high performance, with no schools receiving a “D” or “F” grade, a significant achievement for a district serving 74,865 students across 110 schools.

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How School Grades Are Established

The FDOE assigns school and district grades based on a points system that evaluates up to 12 components, including student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies, as measured by the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Other factors include learning gains (especially for the lowest-performing 25% of students), graduation rates, college and career readiness, and participation in accelerated courses. Each component contributes up to 100 points, with a district’s total score out of 1,200 determining its letter grade. The 2024-2025 school year saw a tougher grading scale for secondary schools, yet Brevard’s consistent performance secured its “A” status. Preliminary FAST data from June 2024 showed Brevard students surpassing state averages in ELA across all grades, with standout improvements in Grade 10 (6% increase) and Grade 6 (67% proficiency vs. 54% statewide). Math scores rose in grades 3-6 and Geometry, though Algebra performance remains a focus for improvement.

District-Wide Performance

Brevard’s “A” rating follows a recovery from a “B” in 2021-2022, impacted by post-COVID assessment disruptions, and aligns with its “A” grade in 2024. Of the district’s schools, 30 earned an “A,” 17 received a “B,” and the rest were graded “C” or are pending finalization by the FDOE (three schools). The district’s student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1 and 98.1% teacher licensure rate support its academic stability. BPS is addressing Algebra weaknesses through enhanced middle school instruction and grant-funded resources, aiming to sustain its upward trajectory.

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School Grades Chart

Below is a chart of 2024-2025 school grades for Brevard County public schools, listed alphabetically, including the current grade, previous year’s grade (2023-2024), and the percent of economically disadvantaged students, a key metric for parents to understand socioeconomic context.

Historical Trends and Notable Findings

Significant Improvements

• Coquina Elementary School (Titusville): Rose from a “B” in 2023-2024 to an “A” in 2024-2025, reflecting strong academic gains.
• Cambridge Elementary Magnet School (Cocoa): Improved from a “C” to a “B,” indicating effective instructional strategies.
• Emma Jewel Charter Academy: Advanced from a “C” to a “B,” showcasing charter school progress.
• John F. Kennedy Middle School (Rockledge/Melbourne): Jumped from a “B” to an “A,” reversing a prior decline.
• Oak Park Elementary School (Titusville): Improved from a “C” to a “B,” a notable step forward.
• Palm Bay Elementary School: Rose from a “C” to a “B,” signaling positive changes.
• Space Coast Junior/Senior High School: Improved from a “B” to an “A,” driven by strong middle school acceleration and graduation rates.

Notable Decreases

• Golfview Elementary Magnet School (Rockledge): Dropped from a “C” to a “D,” one of the district’s most significant declines.
• Endeavour Elementary School (Cocoa): Fell from a “C” to a “D,” reflecting ongoing challenges.
• Atlantis Elementary School (Port St. John) and Audubon Elementary School (Merritt Island): Both slipped from “A” to “B,” reflecting challenges in maintaining top performance.
• Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School (Melbourne): Dropped from an “A” to a “B,” aligning with a trend of middle and elementary school grade declines.
• Croton Elementary School (Melbourne): Fell from an “A” to a “C,” a significant decline.
• Merritt Island High School: Dropped from an “A” to a “B,” despite strong graduation rates.
• Roy Allen Elementary School (Melbourne): Fell from a “B” to a “C.”

Outliers and Observations

• Consistent High Performers: Schools like Manatee Elementary School, West Shore Junior/Senior High School, Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School, Freedom 7 Elementary School, and Viera Charter School have consistently maintained “A” ratings, often praised for innovative curricula and community engagement. Manatee Elementary, for instance, boasts 86% math proficiency and 82% reading proficiency, ranking among the top elementary schools in Florida.
• Persistent Low Performers: Endeavour Elementary School (Cocoa) and Golfview Elementary Magnet School (Rockledge) received “D” grades, indicating ongoing challenges that may require targeted interventions.
• Middle School Variability: While John F. Kennedy Middle School, Herbert C. Hoover Middle School, and Viera Middle School earned “A” grades, others like James Madison Middle School, Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School, and Stone Magnet Middle School maintained “C” grades, suggesting uneven progress.
• Charter School Strength: Charter schools such as Odyssey Charter School, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, and Sculptor Charter School consistently earn “A” grades, contributing significantly to the district’s overall rating.
• COVID-19 Impact: The district’s “B” rating in 2021-2022 was due to the absence of assessments in 2019-2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The return to “A” in 2024 and 2025 highlights a robust recovery.
• Socioeconomic Context: Schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students (e.g., Endeavour, Golfview, Palm Bay Elementary at 100%) face greater challenges, yet some, like Palm Bay Elementary, improved to a “B” despite socioeconomic hurdles.

Looking Ahead

Brevard Public Schools is working with the FDOE to finalize grades for three schools. The district is prioritizing Algebra instruction improvements and has secured grants to support middle school math programs. Additionally, BPS is advancing a facilities modernization plan with WXY and Saralee Morrissey Consulting to address aging infrastructure, which could enhance future academic outcomes. Superintendent Rendell noted, “Our ELA gains are a testament to our focus on literacy, and we’re committed to replicating this success in math.”

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