Merritt Island’s Edgewood Again Named Blue Ribbon School

October 30, 2023 – Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School in Merritt Island has been named a 2023 Blue Ribbon School, a national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education. The only Brevard school and one of only 14 in the state of Florida to be named a Blue Ribbon School, Edgewood also achieved this designation in 2017 and 2008. The designation lasts for five years.

“The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to Raise the Bar in education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The leaders, educators, and staff at our National Blue Ribbon Schools continually inspire me with their dedication to fostering academic excellence and building positive school cultures that support students of all backgrounds to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.”

The Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:

Exemplary High-Performing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.

Exemplary Achievement Gap-Closing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students. Nominated schools also complete an extensive narrative application describing their school culture and philosophy, curriculum, assessments, instructional practices, professional development, leadership structures, and parent and community involvement.

Principal Jacquilin Ingratta, her staff and students can take pride in this exemplary achievement. Merritt Island is lucky to have such a fine institution close to home.

Source: U.S. Department of Education