Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's student population of 306 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 0.43, 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
#313 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
74%
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
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is ranked #313 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
306 students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School part of?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is part of Pinellas School District.
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