Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John M. Sexton 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M. Sexton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John M. Sexton Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John M. Sexton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M. Sexton Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#2358 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
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 John M. Sexton Elementary School's ranking?
John M. Sexton Elementary School is ranked #2358 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John M. Sexton Elementary School often compared to?
John M. Sexton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shore Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John M. Sexton Elementary School?
449 students attend John M. Sexton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of John M. Sexton Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M. Sexton Elementary School?
John M. Sexton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John M. Sexton Elementary School offer ?
John M. Sexton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John M. Sexton Elementary School part of?
John M. Sexton Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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