3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School serves 331 students in grades 1-5.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is 0.21, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3225 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
35%
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Black
89%
22%
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White
4%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School's ranking?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?

331 students attend Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School offer ?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5

What school district is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School part of?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.

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Last Day for Students
May 31, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Day for Students
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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