Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mellon Learning Center 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mellon Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mellon Learning Center's student population of 267 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mellon Learning Center 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 Mellon Learning Center is 0.62, 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
#3075 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
40%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mellon Learning Center's ranking?
Mellon Learning Center is ranked #3075 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mellon Learning Center often compared to?
Mellon Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Robert H. Jenkins Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mellon Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Mellon Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mellon Learning Center?
267 students attend Mellon Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mellon Learning Center students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mellon Learning Center?
Mellon Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mellon Learning Center offer ?
Mellon Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mellon Learning Center part of?
Mellon Learning Center is part of Putnam School District.
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