Palm Bay Academy Charter School vs Stone Magnet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 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
Stone Magnet Middle School
Melbourne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
557 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Academy Charter School Palm Bay, Florida | Stone Magnet Middle School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2084 of 2,187 | #364 of 563 |
| National rank | #38951 of 50,301 | #7954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 370 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| city | Palm Bay | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stone Magnet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 29.4).
- •Stone Magnet Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Stone Magnet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Stone Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 90.8%).
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.0).
- •Stone Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 370.
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a charter school while Stone Magnet Middle 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 Stone Magnet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stone Magnet Middle School ranks higher (48.6 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 Stone Magnet Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School: 370. Stone Magnet Middle School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Stone Magnet Middle School rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 2084th of 2,187 and Stone Magnet Middle School is 364th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).