Serving 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet 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 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 901 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Goldsboro Elementary Magnet serves the northwest part of Sanford, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 32.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the nearest edge of the zone averaging 6.4 miles and extending up to 8.5 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet's student population of 901 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
901 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is 0.71, 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
#661 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldsboro Elementary Magnet's ranking?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is ranked #661 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Goldsboro Elementary Magnet often compared to?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
901 students attend Goldsboro Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goldsboro Elementary Magnet offer ?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldsboro Elementary Magnet part of?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is part of Seminole School District.
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