Mellon Elementary School (Closed 2021)

301 Mellon Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mellon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#3047 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
48%
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30-34%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
36%
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Black
62%
21%
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White
24%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mellon Elementary School's ranking?
Mellon Elementary School is ranked #3047 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mellon Elementary School?
336 students attend Mellon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mellon Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellon Elementary School?
Mellon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mellon Elementary School offer ?
Mellon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mellon Elementary School part of?
Mellon Elementary School is part of Putnam School District.

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