Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, George W. Munroe 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George W. Munroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George W. Munroe Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George W. Munroe 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 George W. Munroe Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3399 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
65%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George W. Munroe Elementary School's ranking?
George W. Munroe Elementary School is ranked #3399 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are George W. Munroe Elementary School often compared to?
George W. Munroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossville Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School, Clinton Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend George W. Munroe Elementary School?
503 students attend George W. Munroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of George W. Munroe Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W. Munroe Elementary School?
George W. Munroe Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does George W. Munroe Elementary School offer ?
George W. Munroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is George W. Munroe Elementary School part of?
George W. Munroe Elementary School is part of Gadsden School District.
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