EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: Brevard Public Schools Earn Second Consecutive Year of ‘A’ Rating

67% of BPS schools earned an A or B rating

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Brevard Public Schools is celebrating its second consecutive year of earning an “A” rating from the State of Florida.

Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell lauded the district’s collective effort.

“This consecutive ‘A’ rating reflects the tireless dedication of our students, educators, and staff. Their focus on academic excellence continues to propel BPS forward,” said Rendell.

“We have big goals, including moving into the Top 10 school districts in Florida by 2030. This rating is not the end of the story—it’s just the beginning.

School Board Chair Gene Trent emphasized the district’s trajectory.

“Two years of ‘A’ ratings signal that Brevard Public Schools is on an upward path,” said Trent. “Our middle schools, in particular, are setting a high standard with innovative teaching and impressive gains.”

Key district achievements include 10 schools improving their letter grade, with 67% of BPS schools earning an A or B rating.

“I’m incredibly proud of everyone who contributed to Brevard County Schools earning an ‘A’ rating,” said Brevard Public Schools Board Member Matt Susin.

“This achievement reflects the dedication of our entire community — from parents and students to teachers, administrators, bus drivers, custodians, district staff, and many others. It truly took a village to make this success possible.

“I’m also proud of our School Board for making bold, sometimes difficult decisions — including implementing a cell phone ban and adopting a zero-tolerance discipline policy. These and other measures have played a vital role in ensuring our students are safe, supported, and able to thrive in a focused learning environment,” said Susin.

Brevard Public Schools Board Member Megan Wright said, “I’m incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our educators, which has led to significant learning gains for Brevard students. Thanks to the hard work of all BPS employees, our district has earned an A rating—an achievement we can all celebrate. I’m confident that with continued effort, we’ll return to a top 10 district in the state, and we remain committed to making that goal a reality!”

Academic Highlights for 2025 Include:

■ English Language Arts: There was a 3-point increase in the percentage of students who scored at or above grade level on the Progress Monitoring 3 (PM3) assessment, which is 4 points above the state average.
■ Mathematics: There was a 3-point increase in the percentage of students who scored at or above grade level on PM3 and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments, aligning with the state average.
■ Science and EOC Performance: BPS surpassed state averages in:
• 5th Grade Science: 60% (5% above state).
• 8th Grade Science: 55% (2% above state).
• Biology 1: 71% (1% above state).
• Civics: 73% (3% above state).

Standout Secondary Success Stories:

■ Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School: Achieved an A rating, up from a B, marking a significant milestone.
■ Central Middle School: Advanced from a C to a B rating.
■ Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Maintained an A rating with over 10 points gained in ELA and 4+ points in math.
■ Kennedy Middle School: Leapt from a B to an A rating.
■ Bayside High School: Improved from a C to a B rating.
■ Rockledge High School: Rose from a C to a B rating.

BPS’s sustained excellence highlights its commitment to fostering academic growth and preparing students for bright futures. The district looks forward to building on this momentum in the 2025-26 school year.

Brevard County School Grades 2024–2025

Elementary and K–12 Schools Earning an “A” Grade

Several schools in Brevard County achieved or maintained top marks during the 2024–2025 academic year. Notable schools that improved from a “B” to an “A” include:

• Cape View Elementary

• Coquina Elementary

• Imagine Schools at West Melbourne

• Sculptor Charter School

Meanwhile, the following schools upheld their “A” rating from the previous year:

• Challenger 7 Elementary

• Educational Horizons Charter

• Enterprise Elementary

• Freedom 7 Elementary (International Studies)

• Gemini Elementary

• Indialantic Elementary

• Lewis Carroll Elementary

• Longleaf Elementary

• Manatee Elementary

• Ocean Breeze Elementary

• Odyssey Charter

• Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (both campuses)

• Pinecrest Academy Space Coast

• Quest Elementary

• Ralph M. Williams Junior Elementary

• Riviera Elementary

• Robert L. Stevenson Elementary

• Sea Park Elementary

• South Lake Elementary

• Spessard L. Holland Elementary

• Suntree Elementary

• Surfside Elementary

• Theodore Roosevelt Elementary

• Tropical Elementary

• Viera Charter School

• Viera Elementary

• West Melbourne Elementary School for Science

Middle and High Schools with an “A” Rating

Consistent academic excellence was evident among secondary schools as well. Schools that held onto their “A” ratings include:

• Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High

• DeLaura Middle

• Edgewood Jr./Sr. High

• Herbert C. Hoover Middle

• Melbourne High

• Satellite High

• Thomas Jefferson Middle

• Viera High

• West Shore Jr./Sr. High

• Schools that climbed from a “B” to an “A” this year:

• John F. Kennedy Middle

• Space Coast Jr./Sr. High

Schools Rated “B” in 2024–2025

Elementary and K–12 Schools

Some schools saw a drop from “A” to “B,” including:

• Atlantis Elementary

• Audubon Elementary

• Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary

• Others made improvements, rising from “C” to “B”:

• Cambridge Elementary Magnet

• Emma Jewel Charter Academy

• Oak Park Elementary

• Palm Bay Elementary

The following maintained their “B” grade from the previous year:

• Brevard Virtual School

• Christa McAuliffe Elementary

• Columbia Elementary

• Hans Christian Andersen Elementary

• Lockmar Elementary

• Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy

• Pinewood Elementary

• Sunrise Elementary

• Westside Elementary

Middle and High Schools

Schools that improved to a “B” grade:

• Bayside High (from “C”)

• Central Middle

• Rockledge High

Others that retained their “B” rating:

• Heritage High

• Titusville High

• Merritt Island High saw a decline from an “A” to a “B.”

Schools with a “C” Rating in 2024–2025

Elementary and K–12 Schools

Maintaining a “C” rating:

• Apollo, Discovery, Dr. W.J. Creel, Fairglen, Imperial Estates, John F. Turner, Jupiter, Mila, Mims, Palm Bay Academy Charter, Royal Palm Charter, Sabal, Saturn, University Park

Falling to a “C”:

• Croton Elementary (from “A”)

• Harbor City, Port Malabar, Roy Allen (each from “B”)

Middle and High Schools

Remaining consistent with “C” ratings:

• Andrew Jackson Middle

• Astronaut High

• Eau Gallie High

• James Madison Middle

• Lyndon B. Johnson Middle

• Palm Bay Magnet High

• Ronald McNair Magnet Middle

• Southwest Middle

• Stone Magnet Middle

• Cocoa High School was given a “C” grade after receiving an incomplete the year prior.

Schools with a “D” Rating in 2024–2025

Only two schools received a “D” this academic year:

• Endeavour Elementary (dropped from “C”)

• Golfview Elementary Magnet (dropped from “C”)

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