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Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

150^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is a high-performing K-5 magnet school in Saint Petersburg, FL, serving 313 students on the barrier island and is part of the Pinellas school district.

This school stands out as a top-tier elementary school in Florida, ranking in the top 7% of all elementary schools statewide (93rd percentile, 5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year. Its academic proficiency rates are exceptional, with math scores ranging from 81% to 86% and English Language Arts scores from 78% to 88% across grades 3-5, far exceeding district averages. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 30.6% and much better than nearby schools like Seventy-Fourth St. Elementary (35.6%) or Fairmount Park Elementary School (48.9%). Only Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School, ranked slightly higher at 94th percentile, has a lower absenteeism rate (8.1%).

Gulf Beaches has shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, rising from a 3-star school in the 54th percentile to its current consistent 5-star status. The school achieves these results efficiently, spending $13,096 per student—significantly less than many lower-performing neighbors like Bear Creek Elementary School ($19,226) or Fairmount Park ($19,550). With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (30.67%), the school's magnet program appears to attract a more engaged student body, creating a clear performance advantage over mainland schools just a few miles away.

313

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,096

Per pupil spending ?

30.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8600 Boca Ciega Dr
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706

(727) 893-2630

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.6%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Two or more races:

9.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2017 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (82% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 39 percentile points since 2017

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

150^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 39 pts since 2017

From top 46% (2017) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^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	89.2	150 of 2240	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	90.9	139 of 2258	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	80.4	398 of 2256	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	327 of 2240	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	90.9	159 of 2219	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	231 of 2247	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	396 of 2182	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	655 of 2118	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.8	971 of 2112	54.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math84%+20 vs state

English Language Arts82%+22 vs state

Science78%+18 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Our grandson started Kindergarten in 2016, by the end of the school year they recommended Summer school. In First grade it was apparent that he was struggling with school and had been bullied by older students. In the Second grade we decided it was time to get him tested. We discovered through testing at our Neuropsychologist that he was Autistic, ADHD, Anxiety, Dyslexia and Dysgraphia along with a Mood Disorder. We then had to go through the same process in the school in order to get an IEP - Individualized Education Plan for ESE services. The teachers and staff are not trained to recognize or teach a student with Dyslexia in the General Education setting. Nor did the Pinellas County School District offer choices for teaching a student with Dyslexia in the General Education setting. Although they now have a Dyslexia Specialist, they only offer Linda-Mood Bell methodology through ESE services and I'm not sure of the qualifications of the VE teacher @ GBEMS. Now a fourth grader, we are very disappointed in the help we have received from this school, teachers and principal in closing the achievement gaps caused by delay in services. If you think your child may need ESE - Excelptional Student Education services... THIS IS NOT the school for your student! I have volunteered, partnered with my students teachers, held meetings with the Principal, spoken with ESE staff in the District and Lost faith in our education system through this exhausting process!!!
If you feel like your child my have Learning Differences... PLEASE, request in writing, as soon as possible to test your child for services. This will avoid your child being embarrassed, psychologically hurt and save them from hating school.
I believe this is a good school for an average or gifted student though. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Wonderful school with amazing teachers and very caring principal. 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 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
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	8600 Boca Ciega Dr	Saint Petersburg	33706	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2630	313	23	13.6	30.7%	224 (71.6%)	7 (2.2%)	45 (14.4%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (9.6%)	89.2	150^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.3%		90.9	139^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.8%	11	80.0	88.0	78.0				81.0	86.0	85.0			78.0				$13,096	$285	$12,811
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

Is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School a good school?

Yes. Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 6.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?

Students at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School.

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