Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

Public PK, KG-5

 8600 Boca Ciega Dr
       Saint Petersburg, FL  33706


(727) 893-2630

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,507 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.3%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Compare Details Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks better than 85.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.3%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 14.3. 60 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School employs 23 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is $10,507. 71 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 25th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.76 971st 2112 54.0%
2018 68.00 655th 2118 69.1%
2019 80.34 396th 2182 81.9%
2021 88.56 231st 2247 89.7%
2022 90.87 159th 2219 92.8%
2023 83.57 327th 2240 85.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School Test Scores
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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Open Quote 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

Open Quote Wonderful school with amazing teachers and very caring principal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 222 26 6 36 0 0 14 0 304
2016 247 17 7 38 1 0 17 0 327
2017 251 23 9 45 0 0 19 0 347
2018 254 25 9 39 1 1 17 0 346
2019 247 16 9 40 0 0 22 0 334
2020 249 12 5 48 0 0 20 0 334
2021 234 7 4 42 0 0 24 0 311
2022 227 5 4 43 1 0 26 0 306
2023 241 11 3 37 1 0 36 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 304 21.0 14.4 38.2
2016 327 24.0 13.6 36.7
2017 347 25.0 13.8 36.9
2018 346 26.0 13.3 34.4
2019 334 23.0 14.5 30.8
2020 334 24.0 13.9 29.6
2021 311 23.0 13.5 31.5
2022 306 23.0 13.3 31.4
2023 329 23.0 14.3 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 304 21.0 14.4 38.2
2016 327 24.0 13.6 36.7
2017 347 25.0 13.8 36.9
2018 346 26.0 13.3 34.4
2019 334 23.0 14.5 30.8
2020 334 24.0 13.9 29.6
2021 311 23.0 13.5 31.5
2022 306 23.0 13.3 31.4
2023 329 23.0 14.3 35.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $172 (2.1%) $7,962 (97.9%) $8,134
2019 $204 (2.3%) $8,732 (97.7%) $8,936
2020 $244 (2.6%) $9,276 (97.4%) $9,521
2021 $799 (7.6%) $9,783 (92.4%) $10,582
2022 $798 (7.6%) $9,709 (92.4%) $10,507

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 327th of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)8270
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)7679
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)7473
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)8686
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)6380
 17%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)7186
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School)6182
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students334329
 1.5%
African American1611
 31.3%
American Indian01
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic4037
 7.5%
Pacific Islander00
White247241
 2.4%
Two or More Races2236
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%35.9%
 5%


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Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks 327th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School.


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