Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School vs Tropical Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
Tropical Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
| Measure | Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School Merritt Island, Florida | Tropical Elementary School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 2,187 | #521 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #805 of 50,301 | #7991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 481 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 70% |
| city | Merritt Island | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.9 vs 75.0).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 70%).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 70%).
- •Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 46.2%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Tropical Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 481.
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 Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School better than Tropical Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School ranks higher (89.9 vs 75.0 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 Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School and Tropical Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Merritt Island and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School: 481. Tropical Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School and Tropical Elementary School rank in Florida?
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School is 25th of 2,187 and Tropical Elementary School is 521st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).