Palm Bay Elementary School vs. Port Malabar Elementary School
Should you attend Palm Bay Elementary School or Port Malabar Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palm Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Port Malabar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Palm Bay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Port Malabar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
626 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2935 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1300 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
37
Kindergarten Students
89
92
Grade 1 Students
87
88
Grade 2 Students
78
69
Grade 3 Students
85
72
Grade 4 Students
68
90
Grade 5 Students
68
85
Grade 6 Students
81
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
22%
21%
% Black
35%
20%
% White
33%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
