Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gardendale Elementary Magnet 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Gardendale Elementary Magnet School?
491 students attend Gardendale Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gardendale Elementary Magnet School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardendale Elementary Magnet School?
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gardendale Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gardendale Elementary Magnet School part of?
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School is part of Brevard School District.
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