Is Myrtle Grove Elementary School a good school?

Myrtle Grove Elementary School ranks 1632 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Myrtle Grove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 407 students attended Myrtle Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Myrtle Grove Elementary School?

Students at Myrtle Grove Elementary School are 44% White, 32% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Myrtle Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Myrtle Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Warrington Preparatory Academy High : Escambia High School

Myrtle Grove Elementary School

Summary:

Myrtle Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 446 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Myrtle Grove Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to the district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71% to 80%. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,545 and 2,208 out of over 2,000 schools. Despite increased spending per student, from $8,482 in 2019-2020 to $12,454 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains well below the state and district averages.

The issues at Myrtle Grove are not unique, as the nearby schools, such as Oakcrest Elementary, Montclair Elementary, and Bellview Elementary, also have high rates of poverty, low test scores, and low statewide rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Myrtle Grove are indicative of broader systemic issues within the Escambia District, and a comprehensive, district-wide approach may be needed to address the underlying factors contributing to the low academic performance of these schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6115 Lillian Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32506

(850) 453-7410

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
1632^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,454

Students who attend Myrtle Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Warrington Preparatory Academy
High:	Escambia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.0%

African American:

32.4%

Two or more races:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Myrtle Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 23^rd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Myrtle Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44%), African American (32.4%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove Elementary School is 17.6, which is the 18^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Myrtle Grove Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Myrtle Grove Elementary School is $12,454, which is the 8^th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Escambia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Myrtle Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Myrtle Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	25.99	1293^rd	1688	23.4%
2007	30.47	1309^th	1786	26.7%
2008	22.55	1468^th	1789	17.9%
2009	30.61	1392^nd	1847	24.6%
2010	36.48	1304^th	1919	32.0%
2011	47.47	1111^th	1985	44.0%
2012	42.12	1177^th	1984	40.7%
2013	42.40	1171^st	2029	42.3%
2014	28.37	1545^th	2064	25.1%
2016	25.67	1604^th	2087	23.1%
2017	20.58	1764^th	2112	16.5%
2018	32.12	1467^th	2118	30.7%
2019	21.90	1787^th	2182	18.1%
2021	14.12	2015^th	2247	10.3%
2022	11.27	2078^th	2219	6.4%
2023	19.65	1908^th	2240	14.8%
2024	29.70	1632^nd	2256	27.7%

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by a teacher
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

I am a first grade teacher who has been teaching here at Myrtle Grove Elementary for seven years now. I want all parents and grandparents to know how dedicated and well-trained the teachers and staff are here.I love the work environment and the administration; we are constantly being trained and briefed in the most up-to-date technology. All classes have document cameras, LCD projectors and SMartBoards. There are probably six computers in each classroom. We have a well-monitored Reading Club for all ages, and an amazing library and librarian. Visitors are always greeted with a warm smile and an abundance of friendly, cheerful teachers who are anxious to show-off their students many talents in the classroom. I am not only impressed by the school campus, students and teachers, but also by the parents. I think we have some of the warmest and nicest parents anywhere. Many of our student have parents and grandparents(even great-grandparents) who came to school here. THis year, I have an elderly grandparent who drives from across town on two days a week, just to volunteer in my class and at school. (She was once a student in my very classroom when she was in 3rd grade!)This is just one example of community involvement that helps to make our school so special and beloved. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Myrtle Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	609	64	51	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	730
1989	633	59	46	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
1990	656	59	46	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
1991	555	80	33	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	681
1992	586	90	34	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	719
1993	567	91	22	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	685
1994	553	84	28	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	673
1995	554	122	29	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	718
1996	554	122	29	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	718
1997	509	131	28	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	685
1998	521	126	22	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	690
1999	518	119	34	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	687
2000	503	126	30	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	675
2001	471	159	26	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	673
2002	444	190	23	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	684
2003	444	190	23	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	684
2004	424	204	21	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	677
2005	427	188	20	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	657
2006	405	184	16	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	640
2007	393	162	18	32	3	n/a	n/a	46	654
2008	405	155	18	33	3	n/a	n/a	59	673
2009	380	187	22	30	1	n/a	n/a	45	665
2010	378	204	25	25	0	n/a	n/a	54	686
2011	308	223	24	38	3	0	71	0	667
2012	296	239	20	42	0	0	77	0	674
2013	312	243	15	44	3	0	59	0	676
2014	365	231	15	44	5	0	59	0	719
2015	315	210	10	31	2	0	39	0	607
2016	321	254	9	36	2	2	43	0	667
2017	313	232	2	36	2	4	34	0	623
2018	261	173	2	39	1	1	42	0	519
2019	268	202	7	47	0	1	46	0	571
2020	236	221	7	46	1	2	53	0	566
2021	214	183	6	48	1	1	58	0	511
2022	191	173	8	40	1	0	48	0	461
2023	196	149	4	49	1	0	47	0	446
2024	179	132	3	44	0	0	49	0	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Myrtle Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	730	36.0	20.2	31
1989	747	36.0	20.7	32.7
1990	773	39.0	19.8	36.2
1991	681	32.0	21.2	43.5
1992	719	36.0	19.9	37.1
1993	685	34.0	20.1	39.6
1994	673	34.0	19.8	44.1
1995	718	37.0	19.4	45
1996	718	37.0	19.4	45
1997	685	35.0	19.6	45.3
1998	690	36.0	19.2	46.1
1999	687	35.0	19.6	58.1
2000	675	35.0	19.3	60.1
2001	673	36.0	18.7	68.4
2002	684	36.0	19.0	71.1
2003	684	36.0	19.0	71.1
2004	677	36.0	18.8	71.8
2005	657	41.0	16.0	72.8
2006	640	41.0	15.6	72.2
2007	654	42.0	15.6	75.3
2008	673	47.5	14.2	83.2
2009	665	50.0	13.3	83.9
2010	686	49.0	14.0	84.3
2011	667	47.0	14.1	80.5
2012	674	45.0	14.9	80.3
2013	676	45.0	15.0	78.3
2014	719	47.0	15.2	80.4
2015	607	45.0	13.4	84.3
2016	667	42.0	15.8	75
2017	623	43.0	14.4	73.8
2018	519	42.0	12.3	73
2019	571	36.0	15.8	71.5
2020	566	34.0	16.6	72.6
2021	511	34.0	15.0	71
2022	461	29.0	15.8	72.9
2023	446	28.0	15.9	79.6
2024	407	23.0	17.6	82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Myrtle Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	730	36.0	20.2	31
1989	747	36.0	20.7	32.7
1990	773	39.0	19.8	36.2
1991	681	32.0	21.2	43.5
1992	719	36.0	19.9	37.1
1993	685	34.0	20.1	39.6
1994	673	34.0	19.8	44.1
1995	718	37.0	19.4	45
1996	718	37.0	19.4	45
1997	685	35.0	19.6	45.3
1998	690	36.0	19.2	46.1
1999	687	35.0	19.6	58.1
2000	675	35.0	19.3	60.1
2001	673	36.0	18.7	68.4
2002	684	36.0	19.0	71.1
2003	684	36.0	19.0	71.1
2004	677	36.0	18.8	71.8
2005	657	41.0	16.0	72.8
2006	640	41.0	15.6	72.2
2007	654	42.0	15.6	75.3
2008	673	47.5	14.2	83.2
2009	665	50.0	13.3	83.9
2010	686	49.0	14.0	84.3
2011	667	47.0	14.1	80.5
2012	674	45.0	14.9	80.3
2013	676	45.0	15.0	78.3
2014	719	47.0	15.2	80.4
2015	607	45.0	13.4	84.3
2016	667	42.0	15.8	75
2017	623	43.0	14.4	73.8
2018	519	42.0	12.3	73
2019	571	36.0	15.8	71.5
2020	566	34.0	16.6	72.6
2021	511	34.0	15.0	71
2022	461	29.0	15.8	72.9
2023	446	28.0	15.9	79.6
2024	407	23.0	17.6	82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Myrtle Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,227 (12.4%)	$8,704 (87.6%)	$9,931
2019	$599 (7.2%)	$7,758 (92.8%)	$8,356
2020	$701 (8.3%)	$7,780 (91.7%)	$8,482
2021	$1,630 (15.0%)	$9,211 (85.0%)	$10,842
2022	$2,191 (20.9%)	$8,278 (79.1%)	$10,469
2023	$3,559 (28.6%)	$8,896 (71.4%)	$12,454

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Myrtle Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1787^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1908^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	33	26	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	25	29	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	37	35	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	37	25	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	58	54	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	51	29	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	51	49	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	44	26	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	43	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Myrtle Grove Elementary School)	58	37	21%
5th Grade Science (Escambia)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	571	446	21.9%
African American	202	149	26.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	47	49	4.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	268	196	26.9%
Two or More Races	46	47	2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	79.6%	8.1%

Schools Near Myrtle Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Myrtle Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6115 Lillian Hwy	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7410	407	23	17.6	82.6%	179 (44.0%)	132 (32.4%)	44 (10.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.0%)	29.7	1632^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	27.7%		19.6	1908^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.8%	276	38.0	52.0	42.0	33.0	45.0	37.0	56.0	$12,454	$3,559	$8,896
West Pensacola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 N 49th Ave	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7470	449	28	16.0	84.2%	148 (33.0%)	191 (42.5%)	50 (11.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (12.0%)	22	1846^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.2%		24.8	1750^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.9%	96	38.0	41.0	42.0	22.0	28.0	42.0	51.0	$12,311	$3,161	$9,150
Capstone Academy	Public, Charter	PK	4901 W Fairfield Dr	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 458-7735	25	3	8.3	68.0%	13 (52.0%)	7 (28.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)								(n/a)
Sherwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Cherokee Trl	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7421	495	30	16.5	82.8%	143 (28.9%)	256 (51.7%)	49 (9.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (8.3%)	31.3	1586^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.7%		29.4	1629^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.3%	43	51.0	30.0	41.0	42.0	31.0	45.0	61.0	$11,024	$2,660	$8,364
Navy Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1321 Patton Dr	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7415	428	22	19.4	71.5%	120 (28.0%)	158 (36.9%)	101 (23.6%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	36 (8.4%)	14.6	2044^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.4%		29	1635^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.0%	409	32.0	30.0	40.0	46.0	27.0	36.0	26.0	$12,111	$2,970	$9,142
Warrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 N Navy Blvd	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7425	267	19	14.0	89.1%	56 (21.0%)	169 (63.3%)	22 (8.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)	18.4	1947^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.7%		4.2	2208^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.4%	261	27.0	42.0	32.0	27.0	42.0	39.0	45.0	$13,318	$3,522	$9,797
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Hollywood Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6980	483	31	15.5	64.2%	32 (6.6%)	241 (49.9%)	167 (34.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	19 (3.9%)	9.3	2168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		10.6	2123^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.2%	45	15.0	22.0	30.0	33.0	37.0	19.0	39.0	$12,583	$3,638	$8,947
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Massachusetts Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6969	328	17	19.2	88.7%	27 (8.2%)	258 (78.7%)	22 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.4%)	16	2007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.0%		5.6	2194^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	187	29.0	31.0	36.0	32.0	44.0	38.0	38.0	$12,365	$3,799	$8,567
Bellview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4425 Bellview Ave	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6060	522	22	23.7	76.6%	215 (41.2%)	171 (32.8%)	56 (10.7%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.0%)	47.6	1156^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.8%		15	2027^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.5%	871	40.0	39.0	53.0	54.0	68.0	50.0	69.0	$10,545	$2,564	$7,981
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	487	31	15.7	87.7%	41 (8.4%)	358 (73.5%)	55 (11.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.4%)	12	2108^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%		8.6	2159^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	51	29.0	32.0	34.0	24.0	20.0	42.0	41.0	$15,318	$4,923	$10,395

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