Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mellon Learning Center 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mellon Learning Center's student population of 297 students has grown by 158% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mellon Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mellon Learning Center is 0.62, 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
#3230 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mellon Learning Center's ranking?
Mellon Learning Center is ranked #3230 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mellon Learning Center often compared to?
Mellon Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mellon Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mellon Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mellon Learning Center?
297 students attend Mellon Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mellon Learning Center students are White, 42% of students are Black, 9% 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 Learning Center?
Mellon Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mellon Learning Center offer ?
Mellon Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mellon Learning Center part of?
Mellon Learning Center is part of Putnam School District.
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