Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School's student population of 277 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare scholars for success through high expectations and rich, varied, and relevant experiences.
School Rankings
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 0.62, 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
#1507 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
38%
Black
56%
21%
White
12%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1507 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
277 students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School part of?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is part of Pinellas School District.
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