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Goldsboro Elementary Magnet

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Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks 300 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

300^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet in Sanford, FL, is a high-performing public magnet school serving 901 students in grades PK-5 within the Seminole district, consistently ranking in the 87th percentile statewide and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for six consecutive years.

Goldsboro stands out dramatically from nearby schools in academic performance and student engagement. In 5th Grade Science, Goldsboro achieved 90% proficiency, far exceeding Hamilton Elementary (76%) and Lake Mary Elementary (68%). In 3rd Grade ELA, Goldsboro's 81% proficiency is 23 points higher than Hamilton's 77%. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, compared to the district average of 25.3% and rates nearly double at nearby schools like Idyllwilde Elementary (36.3%) and Pine Crest Elementary (32.6%). Additionally, Goldsboro spends just $9,946 per student, significantly less than struggling neighbors like Wicklow Elementary ($14,475) and Pine Crest ($13,479), demonstrating exceptional efficiency.

One notable challenge is 5th Grade Math, where only 55% of students were proficient—a sharp drop from 73% in 4th Grade Math and a persistent weakness over several years. However, Goldsboro excels at challenging advanced learners, with 100% proficiency in 6th Grade Math for four consecutive years, likely reflecting advanced coursework for high-achieving 5th graders. The school has shown sustained improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 65th percentile in 2016-2017 to its current 87th percentile, with chronic absenteeism decreasing from 21.1% to 16.6% in just one year. This upward trajectory, combined with strong academic results and efficient spending, makes Goldsboro a standout choice for families in the Sanford area.

901

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,946

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 W 20th St
Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 320-5850

District: Seminole

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

46.9%

African American:

17.1%

Hispanic:

16.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg69%

Florida avg62%

300^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 41Elementary Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	300 of 2240	86.6%	★★★★☆
2025	84.5	302 of 2258	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.0	301 of 2256	86.7%	★★★★☆
2023	77.0	467 of 2240	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	448 of 2219	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	572 of 2247	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	65.5	727 of 2182	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.1	582 of 2118	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	64.6	733 of 2112	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.7	632 of 2087	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.2	401 of 2064	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.6	346 of 2029	82.9%	★★★★☆
2012	81.9	310 of 1984	84.4%	★★★★☆
2011	79.3	363 of 1985	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	76.7	402 of 1919	79.1%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	312 of 1847	83.1%	★★★★☆
2008	80.0	316 of 1789	82.3%	★★★★☆
2007	73.5	450 of 1786	74.8%	★★★★☆
2006	61.2	668 of 1688	60.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science90%+30 vs state

English Language Arts80%+20 vs state

Math77%+14 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, September 20, 2019

Unfortunately Goldsboro Elementary completely failed my 4th grade child. They may have a super funded science program, and money to throw around for carnivals, but they could not explain why my child who had an IEP for Reading, regressed on his i-ready scores from the beginning of the year to the end. The principal said, "Perhaps he didn't try his best on his iReady as unfortunately many students this time of year do not". That would be fine for an isolated test/quiz but not for an entire years progression/regression. This school and the teachers there completely failed my son. Then they said, we will stay on top of it for 5th grade. Thank you but no thank you, I'll return my children to their zoned school where I know they will get a balanced education. They may be a science and math magnet school, but this can not be at the expense of our children's literacy. 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	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
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1300 W 20th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5850	901	58	15.5	30.4%	129 (14.3%)	154 (17.1%)	150 (16.6%)	423 (46.9%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.1%)	83.4	300^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.6%		84.5	302^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	86.6%	2	81.0	75.0	85.0				77.0	73.0	55.0	100.0			90.0					$9,946	$623	$9,322
Wicklow Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Placid Lake Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-1250	585	48	12.1	86.3%	65 (11.1%)	144 (24.6%)	349 (59.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	24.5	1806^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.4%		20.5	1894^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.1%	88	34.0	57.0	44.0				55.0	51.0	15.0	95.0			44.0					$14,475	$1,914	$12,561
Pine Crest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 W 27th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5450	714	56	12.7	93.4%	112 (15.7%)	206 (28.9%)	349 (48.9%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	20.2	1918^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.4%		24.4	1796^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.5%	122	40.0	38.0	43.0				51.0	47.0	34.0	94.0			55.0					$13,479	$1,641	$11,838
Idyllwilde Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	430 Vihlen Rd	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-3750	773	53	14.5	79.3%	125 (16.2%)	313 (40.5%)	255 (33.0%)	28 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	46 (6.0%)	45.8	1251^st of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%		32.5	1574^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.3%	323	63.0	55.0	57.0				72.0	54.0	44.0	100.0			57.0					$10,694	$879	$9,814
Hamilton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 E 8th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6050	671	50	13.4	76.6%	117 (17.4%)	257 (38.3%)	225 (33.5%)	27 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.4%)	71.8	580^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.1%		65.3	749^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.8%	169	77.0	66.0	69.0				70.0	72.0	61.0	100.0			76.0					$12,047	$1,168	$10,878
Midway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2368 Brisson Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5950	789	53	14.8	84.7%	89 (11.3%)	363 (46.0%)	276 (35.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.6%)	40.2	1394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%		38.6	1398^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.1%	4	58.0	50.0	66.0				57.0	39.0	22.0	95.0			55.0					$10,556	$1,169	$9,386
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	4	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Bentley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2190 S Oregon Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 871-9950	903	61	14.8	69.1%	187 (20.7%)	223 (24.7%)	401 (44.4%)	40 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.4%)	38.1	1451^st of 2240 public elementary schools	35.2%		50.8	1096^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.5%	355	56.0	54.0	59.0				62.0	49.0	30.0	95.0			54.0					$11,028	$1,238	$9,791
Lake Mary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	132 S Country Club Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5650	881	60	14.8	49.1%	417 (47.3%)	73 (8.3%)	281 (31.9%)	30 (3.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.4%)	63.2	807^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.0%		70.8	613^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.9%	194	64.0	73.0	63.0				68.0	69.0	36.0	94.0			68.0					$10,110	$608	$9,503
Galileo School For Gifted Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	3900 E State Road 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 249-9221	590	40	14.7	28.1%	263 (44.6%)	53 (9.0%)	177 (30.0%)	68 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	64.7	761^st of 2240 public elementary schools	66.0%		67.7	699^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.0%	62	72.0	63.0	68.0	68.0	77.0	65.0	72.0	64.0	63.0	72.0	88.0	58.0	68.0	67.0	88.0	100.0	93.0	$9,264	$278	$8,986

Frequently Asked Questions about Goldsboro Elementary Magnet

What district is Goldsboro Elementary Magnet in?

Seminole

Is Goldsboro Elementary Magnet a good school?

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet ranks 300^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?

In the 2024-25 school year, 901 students attended Goldsboro Elementary Magnet.

What is the racial makeup of Goldsboro Elementary Magnet?

Students at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet are 47% Asian, 17% African American, 17% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% Two or more races.

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