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 82% (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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert M. Paterson Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Robert M. Paterson Elementary School?
693 students attend Robert M. Paterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Robert M. Paterson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert M. Paterson Elementary School?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert M. Paterson Elementary School offer ?
Robert M. Paterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Robert M. Paterson Elementary School part of?
I have 2 children attending Paterson (5th & 6th Grade).Despite the recent budget cuts,Paterson has maintained an exceptional arts / drama department and both of my children are very happy with there teachers and staff members as am I.My son is in ES,The staff has kept him interested in all areas of education while consistently challenging and nurturing his desire to learn,we are all extremely pleased with RMP--Keep up the good work!
- Posted by Parent - steph
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 693 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
