Summary:
The city of Saint Petersburg, Florida is home to three standout schools - two elementary schools and one high school. Plato Academy of St. Petersburg and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School serve elementary students, while St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School provides a rigorous STEM-focused education for high schoolers. These schools, part of the Pinellas district, have demonstrated exceptional performance across various metrics.
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School stands out with its 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive test scores, with 80-86% of students proficient or better in key subjects. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4%. In contrast, Plato Academy of St. Petersburg has similarly low absenteeism but slightly lower test scores. At the high school level, St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School shines with a 5-star rating, exceptional test scores, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district and state averages.
Across the schools, the data suggests that the Pinellas district is performing well, with the schools in this analysis outperforming the district and state averages in many areas. The differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios may be contributing factors to the schools' success, with the higher-performing schools having higher spending and lower student-teacher ratios. Overall, the data highlights the strong academic performance of the schools in Saint Petersburg, providing valuable insights for parents and the community.
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