Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 0.51, 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
#235 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is ranked #235 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
333 students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School part of?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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