Purcell Elementary School vs. Mulberry Middle School
Should I attend Purcell Elementary School or Mulberry Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Purcell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Purcell 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,143 students in grades 6-8, Mulberry Middle 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
478 students
1,143 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2560 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2581 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
76
-
Grade 1 Students
61
-
Grade 2 Students
66
-
Grade 3 Students
83
-
Grade 4 Students
85
-
Grade 5 Students
84
-
Grade 6 Students
-
369
Grade 7 Students
-
394
Grade 8 Students
-
380
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
47%
49%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
41%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
