Gulf School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 7 top public schools in Gulf School District, serving 1,960 students.
- Public school in Gulf School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus Florida public school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus 54% Florida statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
- The school with highest math proficiency is Port St. Joe High School, with 69% math proficiency. Read more about public school math proficiency statistics in Florida or national school math proficiency statistics.
- The school with highest reading language/arts proficiency is Port St. Joe Elementary School, with 57% reading language/arts proficiency. Read more about public school reading language/arts proficiency statistics in Florida or national school reading language/arts proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black) , which is less than the Florida public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Gulf School District |
| School District Phone Number | (850)229-8256 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,501 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,960 Students | 2,828,758 Students |
| # of Teachers | 118 Teachers | 178,253 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Gulf School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 74 school districts in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 83% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.70 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 9,107 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 76,092 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 78 Students | 915,583 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 32% |
| # of Black Students | 250 Students | 632,984 Students |
| % Black Students | 13% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 1,529 Students | 1,094,098 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 39% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 4,426 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 90 Students | 96,478 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 75 | 60,559 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 157 | 201,914 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 146 | 206,660 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 137 | 214,016 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 151 | 233,132 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 156 | 213,313 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 128 | 218,321 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 130 | 209,865 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 141 | 208,904 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 142 | 209,006 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 150 | 220,646 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 149 | 222,268 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 156 | 211,543 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 142 | 198,611 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,621 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,939. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,440 is less than the state average of $14,741. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| Total Revenue | $21 MM | $132 MM |
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| Spending | $20 MM | $140 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,621 | $13,939 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,440 | $14,741 |
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Gulf School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | FL School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Port Saint Joe Gulf County Adult School2853 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850)227-1744
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Port Saint Joe Gulf Virtual Franchise150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850)229-8256
Grades: 9-12 | n/a students
- Port Saint Joe Port St. Joe Elementary School Math: 62% / Reading: 57% | Top 50%2201 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850)227-1221
Grades: PK-6 | 595 students
- Port Saint Joe Port St. Joe High School Math: 69% / Reading: 53% | Top 50%100 Shark Dr
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850)229-8251
Grades: 7-12 | 524 students
- Port Saint Joe Prek Ese Special Education School130 E River Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850)229-6940
Grades: PK-5 | 9 students
- Wewahitchka Wewahitchka Elementary School Math: 66% / Reading: 51% | Top 50%514 E River Rd
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850)639-2476
Grades: PK-6 | 502 students
- Wewahitchka Wewahitchka High School Math: 55% / Reading: 48% | Bottom 50%1 Gator Cir
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850)639-2228
Grades: 7-12 | 347 students
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