Summary:
The three schools in zip code 33759 (Clearwater, FL) are all part of the highly-rated Pinellas school district and serve a diverse range of students from Pre-K through 12th grade, including a specialized center for students with exceptional needs.
McMullen-Booth Elementary School is the academic standout in the area, earning a 3-star ranking and consistently meeting or exceeding state averages on tests. It achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($16,427) and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (20.9%) in the zip code, which is well below the district average. In contrast, Eisenhower Elementary School serves a student population with a high level of economic need (72.71% free/reduced lunch) and has a 2-star ranking, yet it shows a notable strength in mathematics, with 4th and 5th graders scoring above state averages. Paul B. Stephens Ese Center is a unique resource, serving students with significant disabilities from PK through 12th grade with a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1 and per-student spending of $42,062, which supports its remarkable 100% graduation rate.
Key metrics highlight the different challenges and strengths of each school. Eisenhower has the largest enrollment (678 students) and the highest poverty rate, while McMullen-Booth (445 students) has the strongest attendance and academic performance. Paul B. Stephens (137 students) has the highest chronic absenteeism (41.0%), likely due to health challenges, but its intensive resources lead to exceptional outcomes for its graduates. The data clearly shows that while McMullen-Booth offers a highly efficient and effective traditional elementary education, Eisenhower excels in math despite higher poverty, and Paul B. Stephens provides an invaluable, high-cost specialized program that achieves perfect graduation results.
Thank you for your feedback!