Below Average
#3255 of 3,778 schools in FL
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
Elementary School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL
A Leon elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 ORANGE AVE E, Tallahassee, FL 32311
- Math 44% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated757/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$80,250
Median home value
$288,900
Median rent
$1,497/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32311; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Leon County Virtual School FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Florida State University SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,871 | Compare → |
| Tallahassee Adventist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 20 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Leon
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #41 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 708 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,255 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
What grades does J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood serve?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
The student-teacher ratio at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood rank in FL?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood ranks #3,255 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood's MySchoolScout rating?
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood a charter school?
No, J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood a Title I school?
No, J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
46.5% of students at J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Leon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (850) 414-5610
- Area population (ZIP 32311)
- 21,060
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 32311; 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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