C
Below Average
54/100

Memorial Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 851 E HICKORY ST, Arcadia, FL 34266
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Florida
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
820
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.85 in 2009–19; 42nd percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−14 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%62%reading -20 pts, math -5 pts28th percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading -8 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%42%reading -17 pts, math -6 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income31%39%reading -12 pts, math -3 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 851 E HICKORY ST
City Arcadia
ZIP Code 34266
District 1200420
NCES School ID 120042000622
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34266

Understanding the community around Memorial Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,328
Per Capita Income $19,850
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%
High School or Higher 70.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,500
Median Rent $857
Owner-Occupied 66.5%
Renter-Occupied 33.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Memorial Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 54.9%
White 24.5%
Black 16.5%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 820
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 820 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School serve?
Memorial Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Memorial Elementary School receive per student?
Memorial Elementary School receives $12,825 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Memorial Elementary School in 34266 ▼
Avg Home Value
$246,082
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
33.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026