Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Medulla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medulla Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Medulla Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Medulla Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medulla Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2108 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
41%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Medulla Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Medulla Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/20000/19525/medulla-elementary-school-chart-btxz7gS.png)
Black
19%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Medulla Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Medulla Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/20000/19525/medulla-elementary-school-chart-hyFMer.png)
White
33%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Medulla Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Medulla Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/20000/19525/medulla-elementary-school-chart-byVzRGt.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Medulla Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Medulla Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/20000/19525/medulla-elementary-school-chart-Mfx7FG.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/20000/19525/medulla-elementary-school-chart-IycEAO.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Medulla Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Medulla Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/20000/19525/medulla-elementary-school-chart-b430mse.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medulla Elementary School's ranking?
Medulla Elementary School is ranked #2108 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Medulla Elementary School often compared to?
Medulla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valleyview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Medulla Elementary School?
523 students attend Medulla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Medulla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medulla Elementary School?
Medulla Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Medulla Elementary School offer ?
Medulla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Medulla Elementary School part of?
Medulla Elementary School is part of Polk School District.
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