J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

Summary:

J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 657 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a diverse student population, with 23.9% White, 48.25% African American, 14.61% Hispanic, and 7.15% Asian students, it faces several challenges. J Michael Conley Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the Leon District and Florida averages, with a 24.2% rate in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 35% in 2023-2024, compared to 51% for the Leon District and 53% for Florida. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 461 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,713 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood performs significantly worse than many of the nearby schools, such as Buck Lake Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. Schools with a higher percentage of minority and economically disadvantaged students, such as Oak Ridge Elementary and Frank Hartsfield Elementary, also tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to J Michael Conley. This suggests a strong correlation between the school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and its lower academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2400 Orange Ave E
       Tallahassee, FL  32311


(850) 414-5610

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
1713th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,823 Help


Students who attend J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood usually attend:

Middle:    Fairview Middle School
High:    James Rickards High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  657

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.2%
White:
23.9%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood ranks worse than 75.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.2%), White (23.9%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood is 13.6, which is the 8th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)
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Compare J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood employs 48 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood is $10,823. 14 elementary schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.55 588th 1919 69.4%
2011 69.87 598th 1985 69.9%
2012 71.57 547th 1984 72.4%
2013 59.55 808th 2029 60.2%
2014 67.84 634th 2064 69.3%
2016 66.41 692nd 2087 66.8%
2017 76.53 461st 2112 78.2%
2018 66.91 681st 2118 67.8%
2019 54.79 971st 2182 55.5%
2021 44.85 1195th 2247 46.8%
2022 32.41 1499th 2219 32.4%
2023 30.56 1599th 2240 28.6%
2024 26.87 1713th 2256 24.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 280 194 23 23 5 n/a n/a 30 555
2010 316 268 58 34 2 n/a n/a 34 712
2011 372 290 84 35 2 1 39 0 823
2012 371 308 85 46 3 1 43 0 857
2013 378 327 98 46 3 1 38 0 891
2014 391 334 117 36 5 1 38 0 922
2015 377 324 112 40 3 0 47 0 903
2016 320 349 102 46 3 0 43 0 863
2017 281 313 99 49 3 0 46 0 791
2018 265 378 87 53 2 0 50 0 835
2019 225 354 77 62 4 1 42 0 765
2020 233 358 72 74 3 1 48 0 789
2021 172 338 48 58 3 1 43 0 663
2022 174 352 50 67 2 1 47 0 693
2023 157 317 47 96 1 0 39 0 657

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 555 40.2 15.9 32.4
2010 712 48.0 14.8 32.7
2011 823 51.3 16.0 33
2012 857 54.5 15.7 34.4
2013 891 62.0 14.3 33.3
2014 922 61.0 15.1 39.3
2015 903 61.0 14.8 38.6
2016 863 56.0 15.4 32.3
2017 791 56.0 14.1 41.8
2018 835 53.0 15.7 46.1
2019 765 51.0 15.0 47.2
2020 789 54.0 14.6 47.7
2021 663 50.0 13.2 37.1
2022 693 51.0 13.5 46.5
2023 657 48.0 13.6 47.2

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 J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 555 40.2 15.9 32.4
2010 712 48.0 14.8 32.7
2011 823 51.3 16.0 33
2012 857 54.5 15.7 34.4
2013 891 62.0 14.3 33.3
2014 922 61.0 15.1 39.3
2015 903 61.0 14.8 38.6
2016 863 56.0 15.4 32.3
2017 791 56.0 14.1 41.8
2018 835 53.0 15.7 46.1
2019 765 51.0 15.0 47.2
2020 789 54.0 14.6 47.7
2021 663 50.0 13.2 37.1
2022 693 51.0 13.5 46.5
2023 657 48.0 13.6 47.2

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 J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $285 (4.0%) $6,759 (96.0%) $7,044
2019 $352 (4.5%) $7,386 (95.5%) $7,738
2020 $480 (5.9%) $7,683 (94.1%) $8,162
2021 $805 (8.3%) $8,936 (91.7%) $9,741
2022 $1,425 (14.4%) $8,483 (85.6%) $9,908
2023 $1,448 (13.4%) $9,374 (86.6%) $10,823

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 971st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1599th of 2240 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)6139
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)6154
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)4640
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)6357
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)6152
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5754
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)6655
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6658
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)6052
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)5655
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)5739
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)6148
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)6152
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Leon)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students765657
 14.1%
African American354317
 10.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian7747
 39%
Hispanic6296
 54.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White225157
 30.2%
Two or More Races4239
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%47.2%
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J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairview Middle School
High : James Rickards High School

Students at J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood are 48% African American, 24% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 657 students attended J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood.


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