Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School

3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 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 20-24% (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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is 0.24, 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)
#3530 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 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.
15-19%
52%
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15-19%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
37%
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Black
87%
21%
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White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School's ranking?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is ranked #3530 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School often compared to?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Forest Elementary School, Idylwild Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
402 students attend Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School offer ?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School part of?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
In what neighborhood is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School located?
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School is located in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood of Gainesville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Highland Court Manor.

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Year-Round School Calendar: Last Day for Students
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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