Serving 313 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 0.46, 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
#301 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #301 out of 3,662 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 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
313 students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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