Excellent
#43 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
Elementary School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL
A Pinellas elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8600 BOCA CIEGA DR, St. Petersburg, FL 33706
- Math 76% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$97,364
Median home value
$616,800
Median rent
$1,646/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33706; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Vianney Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Pasadena Fundamental Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Admiral Farragut AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Gulfcoast Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 33 | 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.
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
- #6 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
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
What grades does Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School serve?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School rank in FL?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks #43 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School a charter school?
No, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
33.9% of students at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet 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
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (727) 893-2630
- Area population (ZIP 33706)
- 15,347
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 62.2
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 33706; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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