Educational Horizons Charter vs W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Educational Horizons Charter
West Melbourne · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
137 students
W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science
West Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
605 students
| Measure | Educational Horizons Charter West Melbourne, Florida | W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science West Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #62 of 2,187 | #123 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1425 of 50,301 | #2239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 137 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 84% |
| city | West Melbourne | West Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Educational Horizons Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 85.5).
- •Educational Horizons Charter does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 84%).
- •W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84.5%).
- •W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 32.8%).
- •Educational Horizons Charter does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.4).
- •W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is the larger school with 605 students compared with 137.
- •Educational Horizons Charter is a charter school while W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Educational Horizons Charter better than W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
On the Success Index (US), Educational Horizons Charter ranks higher (87.6 vs 85.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Educational Horizons Charter and W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Melbourne and West Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Educational Horizons Charter: 137. W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Educational Horizons Charter and W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science rank in Florida?
Educational Horizons Charter is 62nd of 2,187 and W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science is 123rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).