Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Myra Terwilliger 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Myra Terwilliger Elementary School serves the southwest part of Gainesville, FL, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Myra Terwilliger 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 Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3288 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myra Terwilliger Elementary School's ranking?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is ranked #3288 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Myra Terwilliger Elementary School often compared to?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Myra Terwilliger Elementary School?
672 students attend Myra Terwilliger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Myra Terwilliger Elementary School offer ?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Myra Terwilliger Elementary School part of?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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