Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, University Park 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
University Park Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
University Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2607 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Park Elementary School's ranking?
University Park Elementary School is ranked #2607 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
487 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of University Park Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Park Elementary School offer ?
University Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Park Elementary School part of?
University Park Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
In what neighborhood is University Park Elementary School located?
University Park Elementary School is located in the University Park neighborhood of Melbourne, FL.
School Calendar
View the University Park Elementary School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School for Students - First 9-weeks begins
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Kindergarten
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Pre-Kindergarten
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
Do not send your child to this school. The teachers and staff are all either strict disciplinarians, or completely lax. They are more focused on teaching your child to say sir and mam, than teaching them actual subjects. As a result, most of the students are horrible bullies when the teacher isn't looking. If the students talk above a whisper during lunch, they all lose talking privileges. Absolute nightmare of a school that I suffered for 6 years. Send your child anywhere else.
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