Excellent
#631 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 17% in state
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Elementary School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL
A Pinellas elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5900 DR MARTIN L KING ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- Math 76% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Petersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,783
Median home value
$321,500
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegria Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Bay Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Discovery Academy of ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 661 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #38 of 148
- District spending per student
- $12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School
What grades does Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School serve?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School rank in FL?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School ranks #631 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School 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 Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Bay Vista Fundamental Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (727) 893-2335
- Area population (ZIP 33705)
- 27,024
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 33705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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