Palm Bay Academy Charter School vs Port Malabar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Palm Bay · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Port Malabar Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
628 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Academy Charter School Palm Bay, Florida | Port Malabar Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2084 of 2,187 | #1054 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #38951 of 50,301 | #17609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 370 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Malabar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 29.4).
- •Port Malabar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Port Malabar Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Port Malabar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Port Malabar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.1).
- •Port Malabar Elementary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 370.
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a charter school while Port Malabar Elementary School 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 Palm Bay Academy Charter School better than Port Malabar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Malabar Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 29.4 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 Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Port Malabar Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School: 370. Port Malabar Elementary School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Port Malabar Elementary School rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 2084th of 2,187 and Port Malabar Elementary School is 1054th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).