Serving 466 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (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
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John M. Sexton Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John M. Sexton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M. Sexton Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1904 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
20%
21%
White
46%
36%
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%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 #1904 out of 3,655 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend John M. Sexton Elementary School?
466 students attend John M. Sexton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of John M. Sexton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 16:1.
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.
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