Very Good
#1184 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 31% in state
Nina Harris Ese Center
School · Pinellas · Pinellas Park, FL
A Pinellas school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 70TH AVE N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nina Harris Ese Center score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 21 points since 2019, reaching 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nina Harris Ese Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King & Queen Christian School for All StudentsPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| King Queen Christian School for All StudePrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Ese CountywideEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Richard L. Sanders SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 55 | 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
- #63 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
Nina Harris Ese Center is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nina Harris Ese Center
Nina Harris Ese Center is a public school in Pinellas Park, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nina Harris Ese Center
What grades does Nina Harris Ese Center serve?
Nina Harris Ese Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Nina Harris Ese Center?
Nina Harris Ese Center has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nina Harris Ese Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nina Harris Ese Center is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nina Harris Ese Center rank in FL?
Nina Harris Ese Center ranks #1,184 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Nina Harris Ese Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Nina Harris Ese Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Nina Harris Ese Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nina Harris Ese Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nina Harris Ese Center a charter school?
No, Nina Harris Ese Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nina Harris Ese Center a Title I school?
No, Nina Harris Ese Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nina Harris Ese Center?
41.7% of students at Nina Harris Ese Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (727) 547-7850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 33781)
- 27,357
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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