Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School's student population of 294 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
55%
21%
White
13%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1678 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
294 students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School part of?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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