Summary:
McMullen-Booth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clearwater, Florida, serving 458 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 25th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
While McMullen-Booth has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (35.59%) and African American (15.94%) students, it faces several challenges. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.5% to 27.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, McMullen-Booth's test scores, while generally on par with the district and state, are lower in several areas, particularly in 5th grade science (39% proficient vs. 60% district and 51% state) and 4th grade math (41% proficient vs. 66% district and 61% state). The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.31% to 63.18%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Interestingly, McMullen-Booth's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 857 out of 1,984 Florida elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 1,249 out of 2,240 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nearby charter schools, such as Academie Da Vinci and Plato Academy Clearwater, generally outperform McMullen-Booth in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and school rankings, despite having lower per-student spending. These comparisons suggest potential equity concerns and opportunities for McMullen-Booth to identify and implement best practices to improve student outcomes.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Pinellas
SchoolDigger Rank:
1250th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,831
Students who attend McMullen-Booth Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.0
Number of students: 458
Racial breakdown:
White:
41.5%
Hispanic:
35.6%
African American:
15.9%
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Two or more races:
4.1%
Asian:
2.2%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.9%
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