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Melrose Park Elementary School

820 Se Putnam St
Lake City, FL 32025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Melrose Park 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Melrose Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Melrose Park Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Melrose Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melrose Park Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2653 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melrose Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melrose Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Melrose Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Melrose Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
21%
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White
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Melrose Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Melrose Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melrose Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melrose Park Elementary School's ranking?
Melrose Park Elementary School is ranked #2653 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Melrose Park Elementary School often compared to?
Melrose Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastside Elementary School, Summers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Melrose Park Elementary School?
388 students attend Melrose Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Melrose Park Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melrose Park Elementary School?
Melrose Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Melrose Park Elementary School offer ?
Melrose Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Melrose Park Elementary School part of?
Melrose Park Elementary School is part of Columbia School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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