Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Heights 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Heights Elementary School serves the southern part of Saint Petersburg, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Heights Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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School Rankings
New Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Heights Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#2871 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights Elementary School's ranking?
New Heights Elementary School is ranked #2871 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Heights Elementary School often compared to?
New Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend New Heights Elementary School?
666 students attend New Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of New Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Heights Elementary School offer ?
New Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Heights Elementary School part of?
New Heights Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
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