Gulf Gate Elementary School
Gulf Gate Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Gulf Gate Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulf Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gulf Gate Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gulf Gate Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gulf Gate Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#662 out of 3628 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
4%
22%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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