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:
1713^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,823

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

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.2%

White:

23.9%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood ranks worse than 75.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.87. (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 J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.2%), White (23.9%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood is 13.6, which is the 8^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 48^th 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
2010	69.55	588^th	1919	69.4%
2011	69.87	598^th	1985	69.9%
2012	71.57	547^th	1984	72.4%
2013	59.55	808^th	2029	60.2%
2014	67.84	634^th	2064	69.3%
2016	66.41	692^nd	2087	66.8%
2017	76.53	461^st	2112	78.2%
2018	66.91	681^st	2118	67.8%
2019	54.79	971^st	2182	55.5%
2021	44.85	1195^th	2247	46.8%
2022	32.41	1499^th	2219	32.4%
2023	30.56	1599^th	2240	28.6%
2024	26.87	1713^th	2256	24.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 971^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1599^th 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)	61	39	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)	46	40	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)	63	57	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)	61	52	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	54	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)	66	55	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	66	58	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)	60	52	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)	57	39	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	61	48	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood)	61	52	9%
5th Grade Science (Leon)	54	50	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	765	657	14.1%
African American	354	317	10.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	77	47	39%
Hispanic	62	96	54.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	225	157	30.2%
Two or More Races	42	39	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.2%	47.2%	0%

Schools Near J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Orange Ave E	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 414-5610	657	48	13.6	47.2%	157 (23.9%)	317 (48.2%)	96 (14.6%)	47 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	26.9	1713^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.1%		30.6	1599^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.6%	114	51.0	43.0	37.0				50.0	46.0	35.0				35.0				$10,823	$1,448	$9,374
Apalachee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7110	544	33	16.5	72.4%	30 (5.5%)	417 (76.7%)	45 (8.3%)	16 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.1%)	18.5	1945^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1915^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.5%	30	38.0	45.0	32.0				47.0	49.0	20.0				21.0				$10,770	$2,347	$8,423
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1414 Chowkeebin Nene	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7322	309	27	11.4	70.6%	24 (7.8%)	237 (76.7%)	22 (7.1%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.8%)	21.3	1873^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.0%		15.2	2022^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.7%	149	34.0	40.0	23.0				57.0	50.0	27.0				13.0				$14,850	$2,919	$11,932
Kate Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	927 Miccosukee Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-1216	759	45	16.8	41.0%	226 (29.8%)	318 (41.9%)	64 (8.4%)	90 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.9%)	60.5	850^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		56.3	939^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.1%	89	56.0	57.0	63.0				60.0	57.0	53.0				68.0				$9,372	$1,206	$8,166
Renaissance Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4351 Mahan Dr	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 391-5259	319	17	18.7	83.1%	24 (7.5%)	255 (79.9%)	20 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	9.1	2169^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.9%		14.7	2036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.1%	133	31.0	29.0	33.0	29.0	43.0	54.0	31.0	25.0	11.0	33.0	27.0	50.0	28.0	36.0	85.0	53.0	$15,004	$2,093	$12,910
Oak Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4530 Shelfer Rd	Tallahassee	32305	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-3124	419	29	14.4	81.9%	30 (7.2%)	322 (76.8%)	48 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	20.7	1886^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.4%		9.7	2142^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	4.4%	256	31.0	23.0	27.0				67.0	40.0	41.0				22.0				$11,809	$2,441	$9,368
Buck Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-6133	730	46	15.8	15.1%	442 (60.5%)	99 (13.6%)	56 (7.7%)	89 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	78.5	446^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.2%		86	269^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.0%	177	71.0	74.0	67.0				65.0	65.0	77.0				63.0				$10,142	$1,168	$8,974
Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2204 Saxon St	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7676	536	37	14.4	84.3%	10 (1.9%)	466 (86.9%)	35 (6.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	48.3	1129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.0%		46.6	1175^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.5%	46	53.0	51.0	39.0				67.0	60.0	58.0				43.0				$12,799	$2,945	$9,854
W T Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 877-6158	579	37	15.8	41.6%	206 (35.6%)	251 (43.4%)	53 (9.2%)	29 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.9%)	60	862^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	61.8%		50.9	1076^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.0%	214	66.0	50.0	60.0				62.0	51.0	60.0				61.0				$9,584	$1,115	$8,471
Pineview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Lake Bradford Rd	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-2819	362	29	12.4	82.6%	14 (3.9%)	299 (82.6%)	31 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	41.2	1310^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.9%		25.9	1724^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.0%	414	53.0	36.0	55.0				60.0	64.0	46.0				32.0				$13,737	$2,847	$10,891

Frequently Asked Questions about J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood

Is J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood a good school?

J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood attend?

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

Middle : Fairview Middle School
High : James Rickards High School

What is the racial makeup of J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood?

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

How many students attend J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood?

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

What district is J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood in?

Leon

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