Summary
Bardmoor Elementary School in Seminole, FL, is a mid-sized elementary school serving 457 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Pinellas district, and it has achieved one of the most dramatic academic turnarounds in the area, jumping from a 1-star rating to a 4-star rating in just a few years.
Bardmoor’s most impressive feature is its rapid improvement. After years of low performance, the school has climbed to the 73rd percentile statewide, a stark contrast to nearby schools like Cross Bayou Elementary (1.4 miles away), which has dropped to the 17th percentile, and Blanton Elementary, which remains in the low 40th percentile. Bardmoor now shows strong and consistent English Language Arts (ELA) scores across all grade levels, with proficiency rates of 70% in 3rd grade, 73% in 4th grade, and 67% in 5th grade—all above district and state averages. Its 5th-grade math performance is a standout, with an 86% proficiency rate that is significantly higher than the district average (69%) and state average (62%), and it beats nearby schools like Starkey Elementary (76%) and Pinellas Central Elementary (74%). However, 3rd-grade math (57%) is a notable weakness, falling below the district average (71%) and state average (66%), suggesting a need for stronger foundational math support.
Bardmoor achieves these results with moderate spending ($14,749 per student), less than lower-performing neighbors like Seminole Elementary ($16,359) and Blanton ($15,809), indicating efficient resource use. Chronic absenteeism has also dropped to 27.1%, below the district (30.6%) and state (31.4%) averages, and better than schools like Blanton (33.0%) and Walsingham Elementary (33.7%). While Bardmoor is now a strong, improving school, it still lags behind two nearby high-performers: Orange Grove Elementary (ranked 18th in Florida) and Starkey (ranked 291st), which are within a 2-mile radius and offer tough competition for families with school choice options.
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