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Thunderbolt Elementary School vs. Robert M. Paterson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Thunderbolt Elementary School
2020 Thunderbolt Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Thunderbolt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Robert M. Paterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thunderbolt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert M. Paterson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
802 students
693 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thunderbolt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thunderbolt Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thunderbolt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbolt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#376 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#309 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thunderbolt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in FL)
81%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thunderbolt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thunderbolt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thunderbolt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thunderbolt Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robert M. Paterson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
17
Kindergarten Students
96
87
Grade 1 Students
93
82
Grade 2 Students
116
100
Grade 3 Students
118
100
Grade 4 Students
106
106
Grade 5 Students
151
115
Grade 6 Students
120
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thunderbolt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thunderbolt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thunderbolt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thunderbolt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thunderbolt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thunderbolt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thunderbolt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thunderbolt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robert M. Paterson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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