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Westgate Elementary School

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Westgate Elementary School ranks 526 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

526^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Westgate Elementary School in St. Petersburg, FL, is a mid-sized school serving 498 students in grades PK-5 within the Pinellas County School District, and it has recently emerged as a standout performer with a remarkable upward trajectory. After years of steady improvement, Westgate earned a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year, ranking in the 77th percentile statewide—a dramatic leap from its 39th percentile ranking just six years prior. This makes Westgate the only school in its immediate area to achieve such a high rating, outpacing nearby schools like Azalea Elementary and Northwest Elementary in terms of recent growth.

Westgate’s 5th-grade students are particularly strong, outperforming peers in nearly every nearby school. In science, 76% of 5th graders are proficient, the highest among all local elementary schools and well above the district (70%) and state (60%) averages. In math, 81% are proficient, again leading the comparison group, while English Language Arts proficiency (72%) ties for the highest with Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg. This "5th Grade Peak" suggests a highly effective teaching team or curriculum that culminates in strong final-year performance. Meanwhile, chronic absenteeism at Westgate (28.7%) is significantly lower than at struggling neighbors like Lealman Avenue Elementary (45.1%) and New Heights Elementary (37.2%), indicating better student engagement.

Perhaps most impressive is Westgate’s efficiency: its per-student spending ($13,433) is the lowest among all nearby traditional public schools, yet it achieves higher academic results than schools spending significantly more, such as Bear Creek Elementary ($19,226) and Mount Vernon Elementary ($18,164). This combination of low spending and top-tier 5th-grade scores makes Westgate a model of resource allocation. The school serves a population where about 62% qualify for free or reduced lunch, a figure that has been decreasing, and its sustained improvement over nearly a decade—from 2-star ratings to a breakout 4-star—tells a compelling story of effective school leadership and community effort.

498

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,433

Per pupil spending ?

61.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3560 58th St N
St Petersburg, FL 33710

(727) 893-2144

District: Pinellas

Students who attend Westgate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Tyrone Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

Hispanic:

28.1%

African American:

13.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

526^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st 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	73.9	526 of 2240	76.5%	★★★★☆
2025	56.1	972 of 2258	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	893 of 2256	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	883 of 2240	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	963 of 2219	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	922 of 2247	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	1338 of 2182	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	1338 of 2118	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.9	997 of 2112	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.7	1111 of 2087	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.0	1112 of 2064	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.5	1063 of 2029	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.9	957 of 1984	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	47.5	1109 of 1985	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.6	1003 of 1919	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.8	1185 of 1847	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.0	1137 of 1789	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.2	1170 of 1786	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.8	884 of 1688	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science76%+16 vs state

Math74%+10 vs state

English Language Arts69%+9 vs state

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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 Biology 1 (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 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3560 58th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2144	498	36	13.8	61.8%	232 (46.6%)	65 (13.1%)	140 (28.1%)	22 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	73.9	526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%		56.1	972^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	57.0%	446	73.0	64.0	72.0				64.0	79.0	81.0			76.0				$13,433	$976	$12,456
Northwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 22nd Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2147	418	29	14.4	51.4%	199 (47.6%)	66 (15.8%)	96 (23.0%)	17 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)	67.8	684^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.5%		75.8	501^st of 2258 public elementary schools	77.8%	183	65.0	72.0	63.0				60.0	75.0	72.0			71.0				$15,250	$1,070	$14,180
Blanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 54th Ave N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7820	427	34	12.5	71.2%	146 (34.2%)	81 (19.0%)	121 (28.3%)	50 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	43.9	1298^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.1%		38.4	1404^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.8%	106	54.0	35.0	61.0				58.0	47.0	74.0			77.0				$15,809	$1,413	$14,397
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
Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 74th St N	St Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2120	472	38	12.4	62.7%	188 (39.8%)	47 (10.0%)	167 (35.4%)	27 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.9%)	49.1	1156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.4%		40.9	1331^st of 2258 public elementary schools	41.1%	175	61.0	62.0	52.0				63.0	67.0	56.0			59.0				$17,341	$1,846	$15,494
New Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 37th St N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2135	666	50	13.3	72.1%	137 (20.6%)	181 (27.2%)	242 (36.3%)	58 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.2%)	42.9	1322^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.0%		52.3	1062^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.0%	260	57.0	56.0	56.0				67.0	62.0	55.0			48.0				$15,035	$1,790	$13,243
Azalea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1680 74th St N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 893-2187	426	33	12.9	51.4%	229 (53.8%)	60 (14.1%)	92 (21.6%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.7%)	70.2	626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%		69.1	665^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.5%	39	71.0	70.0	66.0				65.0	73.0	74.0			72.0				$16,929	$1,543	$15,386
Lealman Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 58th Ave N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 570-3020	371	33	11.2	74.1%	95 (25.6%)	109 (29.4%)	126 (34.0%)	18 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	23.4	1838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.9%		34.6	1511^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.1%	327	41.0	52.0	45.0				56.0	48.0	43.0			47.0				$17,413	$2,739	$14,674
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6505 68th St N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7828	433	30	14.4	67.0%	133 (30.7%)	117 (27.0%)	102 (23.6%)	41 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (8.8%)	47.3	1217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.7%		55.8	978^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.7%	239	42.0	56.0	61.0				60.0	67.0	59.0			63.0				$14,206	$785	$13,421
Plato Academy Of St.Petersburg	Public, Charter	K-8	3901 Park St N	Saint Petersburg	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 521-7258	374	29	12.8	31.3%	234 (62.6%)	25 (6.7%)	54 (14.4%)	28 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.6%)	62.7	822^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	63.3%		62.1	824^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.5%	2	73.0	61.0	77.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	68.0	63.0	52.0	74.0	80.0	57.0	87.0	88.0	80.0	$9,044	$39	$9,004

Frequently Asked Questions about Westgate Elementary School

How many students attend Westgate Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Westgate Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Westgate Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westgate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tyrone Middle School

What district is Westgate Elementary School in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Westgate Elementary School?

Students at Westgate Elementary School are 47% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Westgate Elementary School a good school?

Westgate Elementary School ranks 526^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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