Serving 726 students in grades Kindergarten-8, James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James B. Sanderlin K-8's student population of 726 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James B. Sanderlin K-8 is 0.67, 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
#722 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
35%
21%
White
45%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 James B. Sanderlin K-8's ranking?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 is ranked #722 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James B. Sanderlin K-8?
726 students attend James B. Sanderlin K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of James B. Sanderlin K-8 students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B. Sanderlin K-8?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does James B. Sanderlin K-8 offer ?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is James B. Sanderlin K-8 part of?
James B. Sanderlin K-8 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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