Serving 925 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks in the top 20% 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 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet's student population of 925 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is 0.73, 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
#706 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
43%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldsboro Elementary Magnet's ranking?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is ranked #706 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Goldsboro Elementary Magnet often compared to?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
925 students attend Goldsboro Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goldsboro Elementary Magnet offer ?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Goldsboro Elementary Magnet part of?
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet is part of Seminole School District.
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