West Melbourne’s public schools outscore 74% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving West Melbourne, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Melbourne’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,956 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and 16 high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Educational Horizons Charter, Imagine Schools at West Melbourne, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne, Calvary Chapel Academy (private), Bethany Christian School (private), New Hope Lutheran Academy (private) and Palm Bay SDA School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Melbourne’s grade
B+: better than 74% of Florida school districts, #121 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Melbourne, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in West Melbourne · depends on your address
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in West Melbourne · depends on your address
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
1st grade in West Melbourne · depends on your address
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in West Melbourne · depends on your address
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 603 students · 12:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in West Melbourne · depends on your address
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 779 students · 15:1 students per teacher
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in West Melbourne · depends on your address
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 779 students · 15:1 students per teacher
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in West Melbourne · depends on your address
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 779 students · 15:1 students per teacher
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in West Melbourne · depends on your address
Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
Grades 3–6 · 779 students · 15:1 students per teacher
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
Grades PK–6 · 605 students · 16:1 students per teacher
7th grade in West Melbourne
Central Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 1,059 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in West Melbourne
Central Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 1,059 students · 17:1 students per teacher
West Melbourne’s public schools are run by Brevard County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
West Melbourne vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share West Melbourne’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne | B+ | Brevard County |
| Melbourne | B+ | Brevard County |
| Melbourne Village | — | Brevard County |
| Palm Bay | B+ | Brevard County |
All 3 neighbors share Brevard County with West Melbourne, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in West Melbourne
27 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Melbourne’s schools
Are West Melbourne’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Melbourne children attend outscore 74% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #121 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Melbourne in?
Brevard County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 73,577 students in 108 schools (2024–25).
Where do West Melbourne kids go to high school?
One of 16 high schools, depending on your address: Viera High School, Melbourne Senior High School, Bayside High School, Heritage High School, Rockledge Senior High School, Space Coast Junior/Senior High School, Merritt Island High School, Satellite Senior High School, Cocoa High School, Eau Gallie High School, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School, Titusville High School, Astronaut High School, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, West Shore Junior/Senior High School and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School.
What is West Melbourne’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Brevard County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does West Melbourne spend per student?
$11,956 in Brevard County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Melbourne?
Yes: Calvary Chapel Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 947 students), Bethany Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 263 students), New Hope Lutheran Academy (religious, grades K–8, 74 students) and Palm Bay SDA School (religious, grades PK–8, 23 students). West Melbourne also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What West Melbourne families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Melbourne → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.