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#1996 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3501 WINTON DR, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- Math 43% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sallye B. Mathis 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. Open the Jacksonville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,873
Median home value
$139,500
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Ephesus Sda Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–10 | 1.0 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Duval Virtual Instruction AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
| Inner City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 107 | 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.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #74 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,996 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School
What grades does Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School serve?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School 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 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School rank in FL?
Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School ranks #1,996 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sallye B. Mathis 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 Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sallye B. Mathis Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Sallye B. Mathis 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (904) 924-3086
- Area population (ZIP 32208)
- 31,093
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 32208; 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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