Summary:
Zip code 32408, located in Panama City Beach, Florida, is home to a single school, Patronis Elementary School, a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 5th grade within the Bay district.
Patronis Elementary School stands out as a clear "pocket of excellence" within its district. The school consistently outperforms both the Bay district and the state of Florida across nearly all tested subjects and grade levels, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 20% of Florida schools for three consecutive years. Its 5th-grade Science proficiency is exceptionally high, with 77% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to 60% for both the district and state. The school also boasts a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (33.28%) and a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.4% is a concern, it is lower than both the district (35.3%) and state (31.4%) averages, and the school's academic results remain top-tier.
One interesting finding is a noticeable "5th grade dip" in Math proficiency, which, while still above state averages, represents a relative decline from the very high scores in 3rd and 4th grade. With a per-student spending of $10,141, Patronis Elementary School demonstrates high resource efficiency, producing top-20% state rankings without being an exceptionally high-spending school. For families in the 32408 zip code, this school offers a highly desirable and top-tier elementary education option.
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