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#2033 of 3,778 schools in FL
Melaleuca Elementary School
Elementary School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5759 GUN CLUB RD, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
- Math 49% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melaleuca Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Melaleuca Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,199
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$1,597/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33415; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ldr AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Little Dude Ranch AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–2 | 1.1 mi | 31 | 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.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #147 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melaleuca Elementary School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melaleuca Elementary School
Melaleuca Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,033 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melaleuca Elementary School
What grades does Melaleuca Elementary School serve?
Melaleuca Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Melaleuca Elementary School?
Melaleuca Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melaleuca Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melaleuca Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melaleuca Elementary School rank in FL?
Melaleuca Elementary School ranks #2,033 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Melaleuca Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Melaleuca Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Melaleuca Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melaleuca Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Melaleuca Elementary School a charter school?
No, Melaleuca Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melaleuca Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Melaleuca Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melaleuca Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Melaleuca 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (561) 598-7300
- Area population (ZIP 33415)
- 53,058
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 33415; 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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