Melrose Elementary School

1752 13th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Melrose 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Melrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Melrose Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Melrose Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melrose Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2863 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melrose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melrose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
7%
36%
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Black
86%
21%
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White
3%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Melrose Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melrose Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melrose Elementary School's ranking?
Melrose Elementary School is ranked #2863 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Melrose Elementary School often compared to?
Melrose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perkins Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School, Campbell Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
402 students attend Melrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Melrose Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Melrose Elementary School offer ?
Melrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Melrose Elementary School part of?
Melrose Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.

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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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