Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
New Heights Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Heights Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#2842 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
29%
21%
White
27%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights Elementary School's ranking?
New Heights Elementary School is ranked #2842 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Heights Elementary School often compared to?
New Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School, Alfred Adler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend New Heights Elementary School?
621 students attend New Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of New Heights Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Heights Elementary School offer ?
New Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Heights Elementary School part of?
New Heights Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
View the New Heights Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Scholars Last Day
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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