Purcell Elementary School

Purcell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
305 NE 1st Ave,  Mulberry, FL
Polk County Public Schools
2.3
474 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Beth Nave
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
37%
State Average
22%
Science
37%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
475:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
49.6%
White
38.2%
Black
10.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 11 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/21/2020
My daughter had a great experience at Purcell. She loved her teachers, was challenged, and was able to learn a great deal.
1.0 parent
8/14/2012
This school is a joke. If I had the money to move and get my kids out of this school I would. My daughter gets bullied all the time and nothing ever gets done. My next step is to take it to law enforcement. The principle is a JOKE...I have tried to set up meetings and phone calls and she is always i...
1.0 parent
1/21/2011
Recently the issue of bullying was addressed. The kids were gathered for an assembly so the issue could be discussed. The 'discussion' was them being told to tell bullies to 'beat it', followed by the staff playing Michael Jackson songs...glad to know they take the issue so seriously.
1.0 parent
9/27/2010
This school is a danger to my children they I am moving my children out of this school

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Purcell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Mulberry, FL, in the Mulberry neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 474 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Purcell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $316,327. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mulberry Senior High School, Mulberry Christian Academy, Mulberry Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mulberry has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Purcell Elementary School.

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