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Melrose Elementary School vs. James A. Long Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Melrose Elementary School
401 State Road 26
Melrose, FL 32666
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
James A. Long Elementary School
1400 Old Jacksonville Rd
Palatka, FL 32177
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Melrose Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James A. Long 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
368 students
542 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Melrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James A. Long Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Melrose Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James A. Long Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Melrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James A. Long Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James A. Long Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1207 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#2387 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Melrose 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 James A. Long Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in FL)
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam 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 James A. Long Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam 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 James A. Long Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam 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 James A. Long Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam 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 Melrose Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James A. Long Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
57
74
Grade 1 Students
47
80
Grade 2 Students
46
95
Grade 3 Students
42
84
Grade 4 Students
60
67
Grade 5 Students
53
87
Grade 6 Students
46
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Melrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Melrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James A. Long Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Melrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James A. Long Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Melrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James A. Long Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Melrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James A. Long Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Melrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James A. Long Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Melrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James A. Long Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Melrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James A. Long Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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