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#2416 of 3,778 schools in FL
Mellon Learning Center
School · Putnam · Palatka, FL
A Putnam school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 MELLON ROAD, Palatka, FL 32177
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mellon Learning Center score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mellon Learning Center 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palatka), 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
$47,486
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Putnam Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Peniel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 198 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #6 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
Mellon Learning Center is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mellon Learning Center
Mellon Learning Center is a public school in Palatka, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,416 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mellon Learning Center
What grades does Mellon Learning Center serve?
Mellon Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mellon Learning Center?
Mellon Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellon Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mellon Learning Center is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mellon Learning Center rank in FL?
Mellon Learning Center ranks #2,416 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mellon Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mellon Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mellon Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mellon Learning Center has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mellon Learning Center a charter school?
No, Mellon Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mellon Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Mellon Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mellon Learning Center?
73.5% of students at Mellon Learning Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (386) 329-0593
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 32177)
- 26,046
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 32177; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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