Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W. A. Metcalfe 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School's student population of 478 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. A. Metcalfe 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 W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#3366 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
79%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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 W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School's ranking?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is ranked #3366 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School often compared to?
W. A. Metcalfe 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School?
478 students attend W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School offer ?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School part of?
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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