Excellent
#26 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Elementary School · Pinellas · Clearwater, FL
A Pinellas elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1715 KINGS HIGHWAY, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Math 66% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kings Highway 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
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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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
$59,613
Median home value
$300,200
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33755; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Calvin A. Hunsinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Pinellas High InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 4–10 | 0.7 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Dunedin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 495 | 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.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Clearwater, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School
What grades does Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School serve?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School rank in FL?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School ranks #26 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School a charter school?
No, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kings Highway Elementary Magnet School?
80.1% of students at Kings Highway 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (727) 223-8949
- Area population (ZIP 33755)
- 28,057
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 33755; 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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