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Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

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Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks 1317 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1317^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Gulfport Montessori Elementary School in Gulfport, FL, is a public Montessori magnet school serving 421 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Pinellas district, and it has recently shown a dramatic academic turnaround after years of struggling.

This school stands out for its sharp upward trajectory. In the 2025-2026 school year, its state ranking jumped from the 28th percentile to the 41st percentile—a 13-point gain that is the most significant single-year improvement among nearby schools. While schools like Fairmount Park Elementary and Maximo Elementary remain stagnant or declining, Gulfport Montessori is breaking out of that pattern. The school also spends more per student ($17,428) than high-performing peers like Pasadena Fundamental Elementary ($11,278) and Lakeview Fundamental Elementary ($13,766), and this investment may finally be paying off. Notably, 5th-grade science scores are a surprising strength, with 65% of students proficient—above the state average and higher than nearby schools like Mount Vernon Elementary (56%) and Bear Creek Elementary (55%).

However, the school faces a critical challenge: chronic absenteeism. In the 2023-2024 school year, 41.7% of students were chronically absent, which is over 10 percentage points higher than the district average and far above schools like Pasadena Fundamental (8.1%) and Lakeview Fundamental (14.0%). While math scores are a bright spot—with 4th graders jumping to 66% proficiency—the school’s recent gains are fragile and depend on improving attendance. For parents, this school offers a unique Montessori curriculum in a high-poverty setting, with promising momentum, but addressing absenteeism will be key to sustaining its progress.

421

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,428

Per pupil spending ?

79.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2014 52nd St S
Gulfport, FL 33707

(727) 893-2643

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Lakewood High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.9%

Hispanic:

15.0%

White:

13.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 13th percentile in 2016 → 41st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Near the bottom of Pinellas's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

1,317^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 13% (2016) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 88Elementary Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas 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
2026	43.1	1317 of 2240	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.2	1581 of 2258	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.3	1608 of 2256	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.6	1624 of 2240	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.4	1847 of 2219	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.0	1804 of 2247	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.2	2071 of 2182	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.4	1937 of 2118	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	14.4	1924 of 2112	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	17.2	1808 of 2087	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	15.9	1851 of 2064	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	8.9	1950 of 2029	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	11.2	1858 of 1984	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	12.8	1818 of 1985	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	7.2	1845 of 1919	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.0	1724 of 1847	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	13.6	1634 of 1789	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	20.8	1489 of 1786	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	23.6	1344 of 1688	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science65%+5 vs state

Math61%-4 vs state

English Language Arts51%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

I am new to Montessori. The two teachers in the classroom are friendly and helpful. I get a report every day of the work my daughter did. The school has really changed had become more welcoming in the last few years. Beautiful campus. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2014 52nd St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2643	421	32	13.1	79.3%	55 (13.1%)	269 (63.9%)	63 (15.0%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	43.1	1317^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%		32.2	1581^st of 2258 public elementary schools	30.0%	264	59.0	45.0	48.0				60.0	66.0	57.0				65.0					$17,428	$2,617	$14,809
Fairmount Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 41st St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2132	425	32	13.2	84.7%	22 (5.2%)	367 (86.4%)	24 (5.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	27.4	1734^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.6%		19.5	1924^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%	190	45.0	48.0	45.0				53.0	48.0	32.0				70.0					$19,550	$3,012	$16,539
Douglas L. Jamerson Junior Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 37th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1703	536	38	14.1	46.5%	195 (36.4%)	240 (44.8%)	56 (10.4%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.9%)	64.1	780^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.2%		63.7	786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.2%	6	80.0	57.0	59.0				88.0	70.0	55.0				62.0					$13,440	$1,111	$12,329
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	350 61st St S	St Petersburg	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2332	237	21	11.2	73.0%	47 (19.8%)	124 (52.3%)	41 (17.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	58.7	910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.4%		56.2	968^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.1%	58	76.0	64.0	45.0				79.0	68.0	65.0				55.0					$19,226	$2,554	$16,674
Lakeview Fundamental Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2229 25th St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2139	309	24	12.8	42.1%	119 (38.5%)	131 (42.4%)	29 (9.4%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	73.1	550^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.4%		68.5	678^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.0%	128	81.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	64.0	65.0				70.0					$13,766	$246	$13,520
James B. Sanderlin K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	2350 22nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 552-1700	817	56	14.5	37.6%	331 (40.5%)	317 (38.8%)	71 (8.7%)	29 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (8.1%)	68.3	671^st of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%		72.7	565^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.0%	106	66.0	71.0	63.0	76.0	73.0	72.0	67.0	73.0	67.0	69.0	6.0	73.0	74.0	65.0	79.0	100.0	74.0	$11,046	$293	$10,753
Perkins Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2205 18th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2117	561	45	12.5	53.5%	128 (22.8%)	318 (56.7%)	56 (10.0%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (8.4%)	55.5	1001^st of 2240 public elementary schools	55.3%		52.8	1052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%	51	66.0	58.0	60.0				70.0	69.0	55.0				61.0					$15,032	$694	$14,338
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4629 13th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1815	333	29	11.4	66.1%	139 (41.7%)	99 (29.7%)	54 (16.2%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	41.5	1361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%		38.4	1402^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	37.9%	41	59.0	51.0	71.0				54.0	49.0	56.0				56.0					$18,164	$1,184	$16,981
Maximo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4850 31st St S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2191	339	27	12.5	81.7%	27 (8.0%)	265 (78.2%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.3%)	33.1	1581^st of 2240 public elementary schools	29.4%		24.8	1789^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.8%	208	73.0	58.0	52.0				52.0	46.0	44.0				41.0					$21,650	$2,970	$18,680
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	95 72nd St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2646	459	30	15.3	30.5%	320 (69.7%)	17 (3.7%)	72 (15.7%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.8%)	90.2	133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	94.1%		88.2	221^st of 2258 public elementary schools	90.2%	88	89.0	76.0	78.0				93.0	86.0	78.0				86.0					$11,278	$375	$10,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfport Montessori Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?

Students at Gulfport Montessori Elementary School are 64% African American, 15% Hispanic, 13% White, 7% Two or more races.

Is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School a good school?

Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks 1317^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 421 students attended Gulfport Montessori Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lakewood High School

What district is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School in?

Pinellas

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