Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#2790 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
65%
21%
White
18%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School's ranking?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is ranked #2790 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulfport Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School, Bear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
512 students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gulfport Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School part of?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
View the Gulfport Montessori Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
4 3/23/2019
The Gulfport Montessori Elementary magnet program is wonderful program. It is a "school within a school" in which the students are taught by Montessori trained teachers. The Montessori method is extremely effective, and the teachers my son has had have been uniformly excellent. My son has flourished academically, making significant growth and math and reading, while also receiving the character education, science lessons, and lessons about the world that the Montessori method is known for.
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