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#1679 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 44% in state
Disston Academy
High School · Pinellas · Gulfport, FL
A Pinellas high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5125 11TH AVE S, Gulfport, FL 33707
- Math 0% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Disston Academy score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 4% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Disston Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,505/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gulfport), 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
$68,560
Median home value
$344,600
Median rent
$1,512/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Ciega High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Gibbs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,131 | Compare → |
| St Petersburg Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| St. Petersburg Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 10–12 | 2.1 mi | 244 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #94 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
Disston Academy is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Disston Academy
Disston Academy is a public high school in Gulfport, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 101 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,679 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Disston Academy
What grades does Disston Academy serve?
Disston Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Disston Academy?
Disston Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Disston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Disston Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Disston Academy rank in FL?
Disston Academy ranks #1,679 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Disston Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Disston Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Disston Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Disston Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Disston Academy a charter school?
No, Disston Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Disston Academy a Title I school?
No, Disston Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Disston Academy?
80.2% of students at Disston 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 893-1115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 33707)
- 24,456
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 59.8
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 33707; 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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