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#753 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 20% in state

Dunedin Elementary School

Elementary School · Pinellas · Dunedin, FL

A Pinellas elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

900 UNION ST, Dunedin, FL 34698

  • Math 47% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism26.9%

Students at Dunedin Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
46%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dunedin 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunedin), 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

$67,323

Median home value

$335,800

Median rent

$1,571/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34698; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–90.5 mi65Compare →
Curtis Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–50.6 mi536Compare →
Calvin A. Hunsinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–120.8 mi115Compare →
Sandy Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–50.9 mi308Compare →

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.

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
#44 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

Dunedin Elementary School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunedin Elementary School

Dunedin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dunedin, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #753 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunedin Elementary School

What grades does Dunedin Elementary School serve?

Dunedin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dunedin Elementary School?

Dunedin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunedin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunedin Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunedin Elementary School rank in FL?

Dunedin Elementary School ranks #753 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Dunedin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunedin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dunedin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunedin Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dunedin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dunedin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunedin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dunedin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunedin Elementary School?

69.5% of students at Dunedin 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.9%
Area population (ZIP 34698)
37,817
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
58.1
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 34698; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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