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#1332 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 35% in state

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem

Elementary School · Pinellas · Pinellas Park, FL

A Pinellas elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6505 68TH ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

  • Math 58% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2013
ELA
49%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

68.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem 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 33Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,444/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinellas Park), 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

$55,378

Median home value

$251,200

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33781; 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
Ese CountywideEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–120.2 mi209Compare →
Northside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.8 mi727Compare →
Blanton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.9 mi456Compare →
Nina Harris Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–120.9 mi144Compare →

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.

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
#68 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

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is a public elementary school in Pinellas Park, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,332 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem

What grades does Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem serve?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem rank in FL?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem ranks #1,332 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem a charter school?

No, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem a Title I school?

No, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem?

68.1% of students at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elem 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
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 33781)
27,357
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 33781; 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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