Melaleuca Elementary School

Summary:

Melaleuca Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 537 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic students, concerning rates of chronic absenteeism, and consistently low academic performance compared to the Palm Beach school district and the state of Florida.

Melaleuca Elementary has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (64.62%) compared to nearby schools, and it has experienced a troubling increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.0% in 2018-2019 to 43.8% in 2022-2023. This is significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools, such as Wynnebrook Elementary and Hope-Centennial Elementary, which range from 6.0% to 38.7%. Academically, Melaleuca Elementary consistently underperforms the district and state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math around 30%, compared to 50-60% for the district and state.

Despite the higher spending per student at Melaleuca Elementary ($16,123 in 2022-2023), the school's academic outcomes are significantly lower than the nearby schools and the district/state averages. This raises questions about the efficient and effective use of resources at the school and the need for a closer examination of the school's educational programs and practices. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and the needs of its diverse student population, will be crucial for improving Melaleuca Elementary's performance and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

5759 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33415

(561) 598-7300

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
2050^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,123

Students who attend Melaleuca Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Okeeheelee Middle School
High:	John I. Leonard High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.6%

African American:

24.4%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melaleuca Elementary School ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 112^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.47. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.6%), African American (24.4%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melaleuca Elementary School is 13, which is the 16^th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Melaleuca Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melaleuca Elementary School is $16,123, which is the 24^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melaleuca Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	35.01	1137^th	1688	32.6%
2007	31.35	1285^th	1786	28.1%
2008	27.14	1381^st	1789	22.8%
2009	38.06	1238^th	1847	33.0%
2010	27.88	1477^th	1919	23.0%
2011	21.06	1677^th	1985	15.5%
2012	16.50	1741^st	1984	12.2%
2013	37.20	1297^th	2029	36.1%
2014	36.96	1333^rd	2064	35.4%
2016	36.79	1346^th	2087	35.5%
2017	21.67	1740^th	2112	17.6%
2018	29.98	1519^th	2118	28.3%
2019	33.35	1497^th	2182	31.4%
2021	18.88	1869^th	2247	16.8%
2022	21.14	1818^th	2219	18.1%
2023	14.25	2048^th	2240	8.6%
2024	14.47	2050^th	2256	9.1%

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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 Melaleuca Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	648	69	20	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	842
1989	718	91	10	99	1	n/a	n/a	0	919
1990	761	105	10	116	5	n/a	n/a	0	997
1991	707	121	2	146	3	n/a	n/a	0	979
1992	716	131	5	131	2	n/a	n/a	0	985
1993	611	116	4	143	1	n/a	n/a	0	875
1994	693	172	3	126	2	n/a	n/a	0	996
1995	568	227	13	194	6	n/a	n/a	0	1008
1996	568	227	13	194	6	n/a	n/a	0	1008
1997	515	214	9	183	3	n/a	n/a	0	924
1998	507	227	7	214	3	n/a	n/a	0	958
1999	503	238	10	230	3	n/a	n/a	0	984
2000	498	253	16	246	9	n/a	n/a	0	1022
2001	487	225	15	273	8	n/a	n/a	0	1008
2002	297	210	9	345	8	n/a	n/a	0	869
2003	297	210	9	345	8	n/a	n/a	0	869
2004	260	212	8	348	8	n/a	n/a	0	836
2005	219	183	4	357	5	n/a	n/a	0	768
2006	211	171	7	355	1	n/a	n/a	0	745
2007	232	191	9	478	4	n/a	n/a	46	960
2008	162	202	7	394	4	n/a	n/a	40	809
2009	154	206	7	413	3	n/a	n/a	39	822
2010	126	211	6	469	1	n/a	n/a	14	827
2011	100	200	4	494	0	0	14	0	812
2012	95	193	4	524	1	0	11	0	828
2013	76	182	4	508	1	0	14	0	785
2014	76	172	4	499	2	0	12	0	765
2015	72	172	7	539	1	1	9	0	801
2016	69	171	6	547	1	0	7	0	801
2017	65	167	5	568	3	0	11	0	819
2018	60	167	8	511	3	0	7	0	756
2019	69	163	6	480	2	0	6	0	726
2020	61	145	5	452	2	0	3	0	668
2021	61	136	5	406	2	0	3	0	613
2022	47	145	4	424	3	0	2	0	625
2023	48	131	4	347	3	0	4	0	537

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 Melaleuca Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	842	43.0	19.5	24.9
1989	919	51.0	18.0	23.6
1990	997	51.0	19.5	26.1
1991	979	56.0	17.4	29.9
1992	985	53.0	18.5	n/a
1993	875	44.0	19.9	29.1
1994	996	46.0	21.7	32
1995	1008	46.0	21.9	40.4
1996	1008	46.0	21.9	40.4
1997	924	46.0	20.1	33.5
1998	958	47.0	20.4	42.7
1999	984	47.0	20.9	36.9
2000	1022	55.0	18.6	58.3
2001	1008	52.0	19.4	61.1
2002	869	53.0	16.4	64.3
2003	869	53.0	16.4	64.3
2004	836	53.0	15.8	75.5
2005	768	51.0	15.1	66.1
2006	745	56.0	13.3	70.7
2007	960	71.0	13.5	77.5
2008	809	63.0	12.8	83.5
2009	822	72.2	13.3	89.4
2010	827	60.0	13.7	80.6
2011	812	59.0	13.7	86.3
2012	828	62.5	13.2	87.7
2013	785	61.0	12.8	88
2014	765	61.0	12.5	91.4
2015	801	63.0	12.7	90.1
2016	801	61.0	13.1	92.6
2017	819	63.0	13.0	91.3
2018	756	63.0	12.0	91.5
2019	726	51.0	14.2	86.1
2020	668	50.6	13.2	84.3
2021	613	41.0	14.9	88.4
2022	625	42.0	14.8	89.8
2023	537	41.0	13.0	71.5

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 Melaleuca Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	842	43.0	19.5	24.9
1989	919	51.0	18.0	23.6
1990	997	51.0	19.5	26.1
1991	979	56.0	17.4	29.9
1992	985	53.0	18.5	n/a
1993	875	44.0	19.9	29.1
1994	996	46.0	21.7	32
1995	1008	46.0	21.9	40.4
1996	1008	46.0	21.9	40.4
1997	924	46.0	20.1	33.5
1998	958	47.0	20.4	42.7
1999	984	47.0	20.9	36.9
2000	1022	55.0	18.6	58.3
2001	1008	52.0	19.4	61.1
2002	869	53.0	16.4	64.3
2003	869	53.0	16.4	64.3
2004	836	53.0	15.8	75.5
2005	768	51.0	15.1	66.1
2006	745	56.0	13.3	70.7
2007	960	71.0	13.5	77.5
2008	809	63.0	12.8	83.5
2009	822	72.2	13.3	89.4
2010	827	60.0	13.7	80.6
2011	812	59.0	13.7	86.3
2012	828	62.5	13.2	87.7
2013	785	61.0	12.8	88
2014	765	61.0	12.5	91.4
2015	801	63.0	12.7	90.1
2016	801	61.0	13.1	92.6
2017	819	63.0	13.0	91.3
2018	756	63.0	12.0	91.5
2019	726	51.0	14.2	86.1
2020	668	50.6	13.2	84.3
2021	613	41.0	14.9	88.4
2022	625	42.0	14.8	89.8
2023	537	41.0	13.0	71.5

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 Melaleuca Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,082 (11.3%)	$8,464 (88.7%)	$9,546
2019	$1,207 (12.2%)	$8,704 (87.8%)	$9,910
2020	$809 (6.8%)	$11,029 (93.2%)	$11,838
2021	$1,210 (9.7%)	$11,254 (90.3%)	$12,464
2022	$2,005 (15.7%)	$10,726 (84.2%)	$12,732
2023	$2,751 (17.1%)	$13,372 (82.9%)	$16,123

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melaleuca Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1497^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2048^th of 2240 Elementary schools	22.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Melaleuca Elementary School)	46	28	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melaleuca Elementary School)	64	44	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Melaleuca Elementary School)	50	43	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melaleuca Elementary School)	45	33	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Melaleuca Elementary School)	42	43	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melaleuca Elementary School)	55	33	22%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Melaleuca Elementary School)	29	30	1%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Melaleuca Elementary School)	100	87	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	726	537	26%
African American	163	131	19.6%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	480	347	27.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	48	30.4%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.1%	71.5%	14.6%

Schools Near Melaleuca 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	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Melaleuca Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	5759 Gun Club Rd	West Palm Beach	33415	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 598-7300	537	41	13.0	71.5%	48 (8.9%)	131 (24.4%)	347 (64.6%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	14.5	2050^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.1%		14.2	2048^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.6%	2	33.0	34.0	27.0	34.0	32.0	38.0	93.0	31.0	$16,123	$2,751	$13,372
Pine Jog Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6315 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33415	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 656-5401	845	49	17.4	66.0%	114 (13.5%)	291 (34.4%)	361 (42.7%)	44 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (3.6%)	42.8	1270^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.7%		33.4	1507^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%	237	53.0	47.0	51.0	62.0	27.0	49.0	100.0	45.0	$12,274	$1,416	$10,857
Wynnebrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1167 Drexel Rd	West Palm Beach	33417	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 598-7400	736	50	14.8	75.5%	63 (8.6%)	280 (38.0%)	364 (49.5%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.2%)	57.4	913^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.5%		65.3	728^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	185	64.0	42.0	63.0	58.0	45.0	64.0	100.0	61.0	$14,040	$2,195	$11,846
Cholee Lake Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6680 Dillman Rd	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 383-9600	936	57	16.3	72.3%	73 (7.8%)	146 (15.6%)	692 (73.9%)	11 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	11.5	2116^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.2%		10.6	2122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	5.3%	6	29.0	27.0	26.0	40.0	31.0	31.0		36.0	$12,966	$2,212	$10,754
Hope-Centennial Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5298 Stacy St	West Palm Beach	33417	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 640-1200	720	46	15.8	80.4%	157 (21.8%)	374 (51.9%)	181 (25.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	14.2	2055^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.9%		13.5	2070^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%	15	32.0	27.0	31.0	34.0	24.0	44.0	100.0	33.0	$12,882	$2,199	$10,683
Berkshire Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1060 Kirk Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-2000	1,046	66	15.9	70.3%	164 (15.7%)	93 (8.9%)	760 (72.7%)	13 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.2%)	28.7	1656^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.3	1462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.7%	194	37.0	37.0	43.0	41.0	30.0	57.0	100.0	44.0	$12,461	$1,947	$10,514
Forest Hill Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5555 Purdy Ln	West Palm Beach	33415	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 432-2300	876	68	12.8	72.0%	71 (8.1%)	145 (16.6%)	608 (69.4%)	30 (3.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.9%)	43.8	1245^th of 2256 public elementary schools	44.8%		29.9	1611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%	366	41.0	47.0	55.0	60.0	33.0	46.0	90.0	58.0	$14,481	$2,656	$11,825
Everglades Elementary	Public	K-5	407 Marginal Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 792-9500	888	53	16.9	33.7%	322 (36.3%)	206 (23.2%)	225 (25.3%)	78 (8.8%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.3%)	80.3	399^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.3%		77	466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	67	68.0	65.0	76.0	76.0	65.0	66.0	100.0	68.0	$11,790	$975	$10,814
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4200 Purdy Ln	Palm Springs	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3500	1,230	95	12.9	79.8%	83 (6.7%)	148 (12.0%)	956 (77.7%)	19 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	15 (1.2%)	14.5	2052^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.0%		14.8	2034^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.2%	18	32.0	30.0	37.0	42.0	27.0	30.0	91.0	33.0	$13,573	$2,414	$11,158
Somerset Academy Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	417	25	16.6	76.5%	56 (13.4%)	52 (12.5%)	304 (72.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		21.7	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	417	53.0	50.0	34.0	64.0	60.0	38.0		21.0	$11,167	$738	$10,428

Frequently Asked Questions about Melaleuca Elementary School

Is Melaleuca Elementary School a good school?

Melaleuca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Melaleuca Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Melaleuca Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Okeeheelee Middle School
High : John I. Leonard High School

What district is Melaleuca Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Melaleuca Elementary School?

Students at Melaleuca Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White.

How many students attend Melaleuca Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Melaleuca Elementary School.

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