Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Melrose Park 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Melrose Park Elementary School serves the southern part of Lake City, FL, covering an area of approximately 16.6 square miles. The typical drive time to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melrose Park Elementary School's student population of 635 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Melrose Park Elementary School 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 Melrose Park Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2370 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Melrose Park Elementary School's ranking?
Melrose Park Elementary School is ranked #2370 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Melrose Park Elementary School often compared to?
Melrose Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School, Summers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Melrose Park Elementary School?
635 students attend Melrose Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Melrose Park Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melrose Park Elementary School?
Melrose Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Melrose Park Elementary School offer ?
Melrose Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Melrose Park Elementary School part of?
Melrose Park Elementary School is part of Columbia School District.
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