Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School vs. Gulfstream Elementary School
Should you attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School or Gulfstream Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Gulfstream Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulfstream Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
643 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
64% | 36%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1119 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
108
79
Kindergarten Students
95
85
Grade 1 Students
102
96
Grade 2 Students
102
88
Grade 3 Students
93
89
Grade 4 Students
78
91
Grade 5 Students
65
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
76%
70%
% Black
16%
24%
% White
5%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
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Diversity Score
0.40
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
