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Myrtle Grove Elementary School

Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL

An Escambia elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6115 LILLIAN HWY, Pensacola, FL 32506

  • Math 38% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,299
Chronic Absenteeism53.3%

Students at Myrtle Grove Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

82.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Myrtle Grove 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,978

Median home value

$200,500

Median rent

$1,280/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

59.8%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Flower Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–80.2 mi217Compare →
Precious Lil' Angels Learning Center IncPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–20.4 mi4Compare →
West Pensacola Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.8 mi449Compare →
Capstone AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedPK1.0 mi25Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Escambia

Schools in district
70
Rank in district
#51 of 62
District spending per student
$12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Myrtle Grove Elementary School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Myrtle Grove Elementary School

Myrtle Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 407 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,546 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Myrtle Grove Elementary School

What grades does Myrtle Grove Elementary School serve?

Myrtle Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Myrtle Grove Elementary School?

Myrtle Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Myrtle Grove Elementary School rank in FL?

Myrtle Grove Elementary School ranks #3,546 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Myrtle Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Myrtle Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Myrtle Grove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Myrtle Grove Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Myrtle Grove Elementary School a charter school?

No, Myrtle Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Myrtle Grove Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Myrtle Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myrtle Grove Elementary School?

82.6% of students at Myrtle Grove 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Escambia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.3%
Area population (ZIP 32506)
35,202
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
38.7
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 32506; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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