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A. Gary Walsingham Academy

Q: Is A. Gary Walsingham Academy a good school?

A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks 1458 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1458^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

A. Gary Walsingham Academy is an elementary school located in Panama City Beach, Florida, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade with a total enrollment of 423 students. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 35 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's spending per student is relatively high, ranging from $13,646 to $16,359 over the past few years, its academic performance has been lagging behind both the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math have consistently fallen below the district and state levels, and its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.1% to 35.3%, are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lynn Haven Elementary (31.4%) and Northside Elementary (31.4%). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 965 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1,458 out of 2,258 in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in performance relative to other schools in the state.

Interestingly, when compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Patronis Elementary and Hutchison Beach Elementary, A. Gary Walsingham Academy generally performs below average on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better support student learning and address the challenges it faces, including high chronic absenteeism and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

470

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,607

Per pupil spending ?

40.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

44 Chip Seal Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

(850) 767-5475

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

African American:

16.8%

Hispanic:

15.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2024 → 35th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2024

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg56%

Florida avg58%

1,458^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 22 pts since 2024

From top 43% (2024) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Bay

35^th of 67Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	36.7	1458 of 2258	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.2	965 of 2256	57.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math53%-8 vs state

Science49%-6 vs state

English Language Arts48%-8 vs state

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Schools Near A. Gary Walsingham Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A. Gary Walsingham Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	44 Chip Seal Pkwy	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5475	470	28	16.7	40.2%	262 (55.7%)	79 (16.8%)	72 (15.3%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.9%)	39 (8.3%)	36.7	1458^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.4%		55.2	965^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.2%	493	45.0	45.0	54.0				57.0	52.0	49.0				49.0					$11,607	$882	$10,725
Patronis Elementary School	Public	K-5	7400 Patronis Dr	Panama City Beach	32408	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5075	589	38	15.5	33.3%	414 (70.3%)	38 (6.5%)	67 (11.4%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	55 (9.3%)	83.5	323^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	85.7%		78.5	449^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.1%	126	80.0	88.0	66.0				76.0	80.0	61.0				78.0					$10,141	$714	$9,427
Breakfast Point Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	601 N Richard Jackson Blvd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1190	1,089	70	15.5	38.4%	711 (65.3%)	124 (11.4%)	147 (13.5%)	30 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.8%)	60.3	875^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.2%		66	719^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.1%	156	50.0	66.0	55.0	63.0	60.0	57.0	65.0	76.0	53.0	73.0	57.0	62.0	60.0	59.0	95.0	100.0	78.0	$10,215	$792	$9,422
Hutchison Beach Elementary School	Public	K-5	12900 Middle Beach Rd	Panama City Beach	32407	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5195	573	34	16.8	43.3%	306 (53.4%)	111 (19.4%)	105 (18.3%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.6%)	69.4	656^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.9%		55.1	968^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.1%	312	63.0	73.0	66.0				64.0	66.0	59.0				71.0					$10,394	$1,090	$9,304
Lucille Moore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Michigan Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1428	543	37	14.6	67.8%	142 (26.2%)	158 (29.1%)	192 (35.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.7%)	22.7	1830^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.0%		41.7	1299^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.4%	531	28.0	54.0	31.0				35.0	62.0	41.0				43.0					$12,885	$1,711	$11,174
St. Andrew School At Oakland Terrace	Public	PK, KG-5	2010 W 12th St	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4595	55	12	4.5	74.5%	22 (40.0%)	20 (36.4%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (18.2%)	1.4	2245^th of 2258 public elementary schools	0.6%		0.5	2254^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.1%	9	21.0	15.0	7.0				21.0	8.0	21.0				7.0					$50,135	$6,694	$43,440
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	711	39	18.2	15.3%	559 (78.6%)	48 (6.8%)	46 (6.5%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.2%)	95.2	41^st of 2258 public elementary schools	98.2%		95.4	41^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		87.0	79.0	85.0	86.0	93.0	86.0	96.0	93.0	95.0	96.0	98.0		85.0	87.0	92.0	100.0	96.0	$16,034	$636	$15,398
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	569	36	15.8	51.1%	285 (50.1%)	99 (17.4%)	114 (20.0%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (10.4%)	34.8	1500^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.6%		35.7	1468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%	32	52.0	53.0	38.0				58.0	64.0	39.0				43.0					$11,170	$1,188	$9,983
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	321	19	16.8	54.5%	106 (33.0%)	89 (27.7%)	88 (27.4%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (9.0%)	41.6	1303^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	42.3%		51.1	1072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.5%	231	75.0	58.0	47.0				50.0	61.0	48.0				31.0					$10,818	$1,746	$9,072
Lynn Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W 9th St	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1454	688	45	15.2	39.1%	529 (76.9%)	54 (7.8%)	50 (7.3%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.1%)	56	973^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	56.9%		56.4	936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.5%	37	65.0	57.0	48.0				62.0	71.0	56.0				55.0					$11,355	$1,533	$9,823

Frequently Asked Questions about A. Gary Walsingham Academy

Is A. Gary Walsingham Academy a good school?

A. Gary Walsingham Academy ranks 1458^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of A. Gary Walsingham Academy?

Students at A. Gary Walsingham Academy are 56% White, 17% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is A. Gary Walsingham Academy in?

Bay

How many students attend A. Gary Walsingham Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended A. Gary Walsingham Academy.

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