Myra Terwilliger Elementary School

3999 Sw 122nd St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Myra Terwilliger 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 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 82% 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: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Myra Terwilliger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Myra Terwilliger Elementary School's student population of 637 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Myra Terwilliger 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 Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to 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)
#3489 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Myra Terwilliger 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.
25%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Myra Terwilliger 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.
10-14%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Myra Terwilliger 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
37%
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Black
45%
21%
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White
18%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Myra Terwilliger 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
68%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Myra Terwilliger 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 District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Myra Terwilliger Elementary School's ranking?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is ranked #3489 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Myra Terwilliger Elementary School often compared to?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Myra Terwilliger Elementary School?
637 students attend Myra Terwilliger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Myra Terwilliger Elementary School offer ?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Myra Terwilliger Elementary School part of?
Myra Terwilliger Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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