Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

Q: Is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks 398 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Saint Petersburg, Florida, serving 329 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in the state.

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School consistently outperforms the Pinellas District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 85% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 64% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. Additionally, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.0% to 18.2%, lower than the nearby schools, which range from 15.5% to 44.2%. However, the student population is predominantly White, ranging from 73.25% to 75.24%, higher than the more balanced racial composition of the nearby schools such as Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg, Northwest Elementary School, and Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary.

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School also has a higher spending per student, ranging from $9,521 to $10,920, compared to the nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $8,746 to $18,686. This suggests a potential funding imbalance within the district that warrants further investigation, especially in light of the school's strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates, which raise questions about equity and access within the Pinellas District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

8600 Boca Ciega Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706

(727) 893-2630

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
398^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,920

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.3%

Hispanic:

11.2%

Two or more races:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 14.3. 59 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is $10,920. 74 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	53.76	971^st	2112	54.0%
2018	68.00	655^th	2118	69.1%
2019	80.34	396^th	2182	81.9%
2021	88.56	231^st	2247	89.7%
2022	90.87	159^th	2219	92.8%
2023	83.57	327^th	2240	85.4%
2024	80.40	398^th	2256	82.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Our grandson started Kindergarten in 2016, by the end of the school year they recommended Summer school. In First grade it was apparent that he was struggling with school and had been bullied by older students. In the Second grade we decided it was time to get him tested. We discovered through testing at our Neuropsychologist that he was Autistic, ADHD, Anxiety, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia along with a Mood Disorder. We then had to go through the same process in the school in order to get an IEP - Individualized Education Plan for ESE services. The teachers and staff are not trained to recognize or teach a student with Dyslexia in the General Education setting. Nor did the Pinellas County School District offer choices for teaching a student with Dyslexia in the General Education setting. Although they now have a Dyslexia Specialist, they only offer Linda-Mood Bell methodology through ESE services and I'm not sure of the qualifications of the VE teacher @ GBEMS. Now a fourth grader, we are very disappointed in the help we have received from this school, teachers and principal in closing the achievement gaps caused by delay in services. If you think your child may need ESE - Excelptional Student Education services... THIS IS NOT the school for your student! I have volunteered, partnered with my students teachers, held meetings with the Principal, spoken with ESE staff in the District and Lost faith in our education system through this exhausting process!!!
If you feel like your child my have Learning Differences... PLEASE, request in writing, as soon as possible to test your child for services. This will avoid your child being embarrassed, psychologically hurt and save them from hating school.
I believe this is a good school for an average or gifted student though. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Wonderful school with amazing teachers and very caring principal. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	222	26	6	36	0	0	14	304
2016	247	17	7	38	1	0	17	327
2017	251	23	9	45	0	0	19	347
2018	254	25	9	39	1	1	17	346
2019	247	16	9	40	0	0	22	334
2020	249	12	5	48	0	0	20	334
2021	234	7	4	42	0	0	24	311
2022	227	5	4	43	1	0	26	306
2023	241	11	3	37	1	0	36	329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	304	21.0	14.4	38.2
2016	327	24.0	13.6	36.7
2017	347	25.0	13.8	36.9
2018	346	26.0	13.3	34.4
2019	334	23.0	14.5	30.8
2020	334	24.0	13.9	29.6
2021	311	23.0	13.5	31.5
2022	306	23.0	13.3	31.4
2023	329	23.0	14.3	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	304	21.0	14.4	38.2
2016	327	24.0	13.6	36.7
2017	347	25.0	13.8	36.9
2018	346	26.0	13.3	34.4
2019	334	23.0	14.5	30.8
2020	334	24.0	13.9	29.6
2021	311	23.0	13.5	31.5
2022	306	23.0	13.3	31.4
2023	329	23.0	14.3	35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$172 (2.1%)	$7,962 (97.9%)	$8,134
2019	$204 (2.3%)	$8,732 (97.7%)	$8,936
2020	$244 (2.6%)	$9,276 (97.4%)	$9,521
2021	$799 (7.6%)	$9,783 (92.4%)	$10,582
2022	$798 (7.6%)	$9,709 (92.4%)	$10,507
2023	$760 (7.0%)	$10,160 (93.0%)	$10,920

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 396^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 327^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	82	70	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	76	79	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	74	73	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	86	86
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	63	80	17%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	71	86	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)	61	82	21%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	334	329	1.5%
African American	16	11	31.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	40	37	7.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	247	241	2.4%
Two or More Races	22	36	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	35.9%	5%

Schools Near Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	8600 Boca Ciega Dr	Saint Petersburg	33706	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2630	329	23	14.3	35.9%	241 (73.3%)	11 (3.3%)	37 (11.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.9%)	80.4	398^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.4%		83.6	327^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.4%	71	58.0	60.0	75.0				64.0	76.0	88.0				85.0				$10,920	$760	$10,160
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	95 72nd St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2646	461	31	14.8	27.8%	321 (69.6%)	14 (3.0%)	72 (15.6%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.9%)	89.4	198^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.2%		91.7	122^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	76	67.0	76.0	80.0				71.0	79.0	89.0				87.0				$11,117	$1,022	$10,095
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 61st St S	St Petersburg	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2332	286	22	13.0	82.2%	72 (25.2%)	149 (52.1%)	37 (12.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	40.8	1321^st of 2256 public elementary schools	41.4%		50.4	1088^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%	233	44.0	50.0	46.0				58.0	57.0	44.0				46.0				$16,301	$2,956	$13,344
Azalea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1680 74th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2187	507	39	13.0	59.6%	297 (58.6%)	57 (11.2%)	102 (20.1%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	68.6	672^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	70.2%		56.2	940^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.0%	268	76.0	56.0	57.0				82.0	61.0	52.0				66.0				$14,748	$2,320	$12,428
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	435	33	13.1	85.7%	70 (16.1%)	281 (64.6%)	53 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	30.3	1608^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.7%		29.6	1624^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.5%	16	39.0	38.0	48.0				41.0	46.0	40.0				60.0				$17,792	$2,771	$15,021
Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg	Public, Charter	K-8	3901 Park St N	Saint Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7258	376	28	13.4	39.6%	248 (66.0%)	24 (6.4%)	56 (14.9%)	26 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	54.5	981^st of 2256 public elementary schools	56.5%		68.1	659^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.6%	322	76.0	42.0	55.0	70.0	76.0	77.0	82.0	30.0	38.0	89.0	80.0	94.0	43.0	73.0	96.0	91.0	$8,746	$726	$8,021
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2147	477	36	13.2	62.9%	235 (49.3%)	79 (16.6%)	97 (20.3%)	27 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.8%)	60.8	845^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		62.4	785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	60	51.0	48.0	60.0				66.0	56.0	68.0				71.0				$13,889	$2,010	$11,878
Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 74th St N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2120	444	35	12.6	71.8%	189 (42.6%)	70 (15.8%)	141 (31.8%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	42.2	1289^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.9%		32.8	1532^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.6%	243	55.0	43.0	52.0				52.0	46.0	52.0				52.0				$18,686	$4,173	$14,513
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	500	30	16.6	91.0%	33 (6.6%)	421 (84.2%)	38 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	13	2087^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.5	2161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%	74	39.0	36.0	26.0				33.0	32.0	20.0				36.0				$16,845	$4,955	$11,889
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	345	30	11.5	71.0%	132 (38.3%)	102 (29.6%)	64 (18.6%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	52.3	1037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.0%		49.1	1119^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	82	72.0	56.0	50.0				55.0	58.0	39.0				49.0				$17,913	$3,422	$14,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?

Students at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School in?

Pinellas

Is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks 398^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School.

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