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James B. Sanderlin K-8

Q: Is James B. Sanderlin K-8 a good school?

James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks 672 nd of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-8

672^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

James B. Sanderlin K-8 is a public school in St. Petersburg, FL, serving 817 students from kindergarten through 8th grade, and it stands out as a high-performing option in the Pinellas district with a consistent 4-star rating and a unique K-8 structure that provides a stable learning path through middle school.

This school excels in advanced math, with 100% of students proficient in Geometry and 79% in Algebra 1 on end-of-course exams, far exceeding district and state averages. It also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.3%, which is less than half the rates at nearby schools like Melrose Elementary (57.4%) and Campbell Park Elementary (59.2%). This suggests a highly engaged student body and a positive school culture. Additionally, Sanderlin achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($11,046) compared to lower-performing neighbors like Maximo Elementary ($21,650), indicating efficient resource use.

While Sanderlin shows strong, consistent performance across most grades and subjects, there is a notable concern in 7th-grade math, where only 6% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, a sharp drop from previous years. This may be partly due to top students taking Algebra 1 instead, but it warrants attention. Overall, Sanderlin is an exceptional school in its area, forming a cluster of high achievers with Midtown Academy and Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, while many surrounding elementary schools struggle with lower rankings and higher absenteeism. Its steady improvement over time makes it a strong choice for families seeking quality education through 8th grade.

817

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,046

Per pupil spending ?

37.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2350 22nd Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33712

(727) 552-1700

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

African American:

38.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg66%

Florida avg61%

Elementary school

672^nd of 2,242

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

303^rd of 1,224

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	672 of 2242	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	72.7	565 of 2258	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.9	483 of 2256	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	553 of 2240	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	699 of 2219	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	708 of 2247	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	872 of 2182	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.0	776 of 2118	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.5	506 of 2112	76.0%	★★★★☆
2016	79.8	381 of 2087	81.7%	★★★★☆
2014	56.9	887 of 2064	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.7	1191 of 2029	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.7	1188 of 1984	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	13.6	1807 of 1985	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	15.0	1723 of 1919	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	9.9	1741 of 1847	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	21.1	1491 of 1789	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	19.6	1519 of 1786	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.9	1510 of 1688	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	72.2	303 of 1224	75.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	289 of 1205	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	349 of 1196	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	325 of 1177	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.3	335 of 1148	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	263 of 1136	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	92.0	56 of 1099	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	36 of 1035	96.5%	★★★★★
2017	95.2	29 of 1031	97.2%	★★★★★
2016	96.8	16 of 997	98.4%	★★★★★
2014	90.2	66 of 999	93.4%	★★★★★
2013	84.4	113 of 956	88.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 179%+16 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts71%+10 vs state

Science69%+13 vs state

Math68%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The school is now over 800 students. In my opinion the school needs to work harder on communication and center on empathy. The principal and some of the admin are very insolent and irreverent in my experience and to parents I've spoken with. Would like to see district put a principal and admin in this school that has an IB educational background. Unfortunately, it's Florida so you get what we vote into office. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 22, 2018

I have been attempting to visit my scholars classroom and have been shut down multiple times which makes me wonder. I emailed administrator and never received direct contact from them. This school makes me very unwelcomed and is not what expected. I am considering to reenroll my scholar into his previous zoned school. The teacher is not pleasant to deal with and instead of the principal emailing me, she tells the teacher to respond on her behalf. This is so impersonal. 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 (2025)	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
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	672^nd of 2242 public elementary schools	70.0%		72.7	565^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.0%	107	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
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	551^st of 2242 public elementary schools	75.4%		68.5	678^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.0%	127	81.0	67.0	73.0				79.0	64.0	65.0				70.0					$13,766	$246	$13,520
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%)	55.6	1003^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	55.3%		52.8	1052^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%	49	66.0	58.0	60.0				70.0	69.0	55.0				61.0					$15,032	$694	$14,338
Melrose Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1752 13th Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 893-2175	356	29	12.2	90.4%	14 (3.9%)	304 (85.4%)	24 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	51.1	1114^th of 2242 public elementary schools	50.3%		23.6	1806^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.0%	692	44.0	62.0	60.0				53.0	60.0	78.0				78.0					$19,333	$3,099	$16,234
Midtown Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1701 10th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1358	368	30	12.2	36.4%	176 (47.8%)	118 (32.1%)	41 (11.1%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	84.1	278^th of 2242 public elementary schools	87.6%		73.8	535^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.3%	257	84.0	72.0	77.0				88.0	78.0	73.0				76.0					$13,984	$547	$13,437
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	781^st of 2242 public elementary schools	65.2%		63.7	786^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.2%	5	80.0	57.0	59.0				88.0	70.0	55.0				62.0					$13,440	$1,111	$12,329
Campbell Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1051 7th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2650	502	34	14.9	81.5%	27 (5.4%)	422 (84.1%)	20 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.2%)	50.3	1137^th of 2242 public elementary schools	49.3%		38.4	1406^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.7%	269	51.0	62.0	60.0				49.0	70.0	69.0				64.0					$16,964	$2,952	$14,012
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%)	33.2	1582^nd of 2242 public elementary schools	29.4%		24.8	1789^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.8%	207	73.0	58.0	52.0				52.0	46.0	44.0				41.0					$21,650	$2,970	$18,680
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4151 6th St S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-2196	446	33	13.5	79.1%	46 (10.3%)	324 (72.6%)	42 (9.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.0%)	43.4	1314^th of 2242 public elementary schools	41.4%		28.8	1680^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.6%	366	71.0	67.0	52.0				51.0	47.0	59.0				52.0					$19,287	$2,262	$17,025
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%)	27.5	1735^th of 2242 public elementary schools	22.6%		19.5	1924^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.8%	189	45.0	48.0	45.0				53.0	48.0	32.0				70.0					$19,550	$3,012	$16,539

Frequently Asked Questions about James B. Sanderlin K-8

Is James B. Sanderlin K-8 a good school?

James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks 672^nd of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of James B. Sanderlin K-8?

Students at James B. Sanderlin K-8 are 41% White, 39% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend James B. Sanderlin K-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 817 students attended James B. Sanderlin K-8.

What district is James B. Sanderlin K-8 in?

Pinellas

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