Palm Bay Academy Charter School vs University Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 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
University Park Elementary School
Melbourne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
529 students
| Measure | Palm Bay Academy Charter School Palm Bay, Florida | University Park Elementary School Melbourne, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2084 of 2,187 | #2013 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #38951 of 50,301 | #36697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 370 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| city | Palm Bay | Melbourne |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 29.4).
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •University Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 90.8%).
- •University Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •University Park Elementary School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 370.
- •Palm Bay Academy Charter School is a charter school while University Park 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 University Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Park Elementary School ranks higher (32.9 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 University Park Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Melbourne in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School: 370. University Park Elementary School: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Bay Academy Charter School and University Park Elementary School rank in Florida?
Palm Bay Academy Charter School is 2084th of 2,187 and University Park Elementary School is 2013th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).