Serving 214 students in grades 6-8, Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology's student population of 214 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology is 0.45, 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
#141 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
71%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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 Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology's ranking?
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology is ranked #141 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology often compared to?
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology?
214 students attend Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology?
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology offer ?
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology part of?
Gulf Coast Of Science And Technology is part of Hernando School District.
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