Excellent
#587 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 16% in state
Based on limited data
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
Elementary School · Bay · Panama City Beach, FL
A Bay elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
44 CHIP SEAL PARKWAY, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
- Math 63% vs FL 59% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. Gary Walsingham Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A. Gary Walsingham Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated768/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,052
Median home value
$403,500
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patronis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Breakfast Point AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,044 | Compare → |
| Hutchison Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Lucille Moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #4 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. Gary Walsingham Academy is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. Gary Walsingham Academy
A. Gary Walsingham Academy is a public elementary school in Panama City Beach, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. Gary Walsingham Academy
What grades does A. Gary Walsingham Academy serve?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at A. Gary Walsingham Academy is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. Gary Walsingham Academy rank in FL?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks #587 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is A. Gary Walsingham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
A. Gary Walsingham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. Gary Walsingham Academy has 63% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is A. Gary Walsingham Academy a charter school?
No, A. Gary Walsingham Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. Gary Walsingham Academy a Title I school?
No, A. Gary Walsingham Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. Gary Walsingham Academy?
52.7% of students at A. Gary Walsingham Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (850) 767-5475
- Area population (ZIP 32407)
- 15,459
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32407; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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