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7.1 avg / 10

Gulf School District

School District · Port St Joe, Florida

Students: 1,915
Teachers (FTE): 126

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,110

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Florida rank

#8 of 70

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,110

+$2,349 vs Florida median

District size

1,915 students

Smaller than Florida median

About Gulf

Gulf is a Port St Joe, Florida school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $14,110 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Gulf is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Port St. Joe Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Gulf students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Gulf, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 46.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Gulf with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Port St Joe
Total Enrollment
1,915
Teachers (FTE)
126
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gulf?

Gulf has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gulf?

The average composite rating for Gulf is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gulf?

Gulf spends $14,110 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gulf?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gulf is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gulf?

Port St. Joe Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gulf with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Gulf?

Across schools in Gulf with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Gulf compare to other districts in Florida?

Gulf has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
48.5%
ELA Proficiency
46.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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