Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mellon 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
62%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mellon Elementary School?
336 students attend Mellon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mellon Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellon Elementary School?
Mellon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mellon Elementary School offer ?
Mellon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mellon Elementary School part of?
Mellon Elementary School is part of Putnam School District.
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