Below Average
#3343 of 3,778 schools in FL
Browning-pearce Elementary School
Elementary School · Putnam · San Mateo, FL
A Putnam elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 BEAR BLVD, San Mateo, FL 32187
- Math 41% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browning-pearce Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Browning-pearce Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,116
Median home value
$124,400
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32187; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–11 | 4.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| William D. Moseley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 4.7 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| James A. Long Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | Not available | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browning-pearce Elementary School is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browning-pearce Elementary School
Browning-pearce Elementary School is a public elementary school in San Mateo, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 664 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,343 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browning-pearce Elementary School
What grades does Browning-pearce Elementary School serve?
Browning-pearce Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Browning-pearce Elementary School?
Browning-pearce Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning-pearce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browning-pearce Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browning-pearce Elementary School rank in FL?
Browning-pearce Elementary School ranks #3,343 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Browning-pearce Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Browning-pearce Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Browning-pearce Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browning-pearce Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Browning-pearce Elementary School a charter school?
No, Browning-pearce Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browning-pearce Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Browning-pearce Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browning-pearce Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Browning-pearce Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (386) 329-0557
- Area population (ZIP 32187)
- 1,117
- Area median age
- 60.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32187; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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