Tropical Elementary School

Tropical Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
885 S Courtenay Pky,  Merritt Island, FL
Brevard Public Schools
3.6
642 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kristin N Sorokin
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
14%
State Average
20%
Science
15%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
681:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
77.2%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/6/2023
worst school in the country. When I grow up here. Teachers would cuss at you. The education is horrible. My recommendations go to magnet school
5.0 parent
3/7/2023
So far so good. My son is in first grade and has had excellent teachers to date and it seems to be a great environment for learning and growing.
5.0 parent
4/18/2021
Amazing school with amazing teachers that how above and beyond for our children. I have 3 children at this school and very happy!
3.0 parent
2/14/2020
Mixed. My son has been in tropical elementary for 3 years some teachers were very good others not so much. The school leadership keeps changing, 3 principles in 3 years doesn't not show good continuity of leadership

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Tropical Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Merritt Island, FL, in the Merritt Island neighborhood, and is served by the Brevard Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 642 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Tropical Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $511,257. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edgewood Junior/Senior High School, Merritt Island High School, Brevard Private Academy, and more. Learn more about what Merritt Island has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tropical Elementary School.

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