Summary:
The four public schools serving zip code 33777 in Seminole, Florida, are all part of the highly-rated Pinellas County School District, offering a complete educational pathway from elementary through high school with a total enrollment of 3,676 students.
Osceola Fundamental High School is the standout institution, boasting a near-perfect 99.8% graduation rate and top-tier state rankings in the 87th percentile. Its "fundamental" program, which emphasizes rigorous academics and parent involvement, yields exceptional results in end-of-course exams, with 94% proficiency in US History and 87% in Biology. Among elementary schools, Starkey Elementary School is on a strong upward trajectory, reaching the 87th percentile in state rankings with standout math scores (87-88% proficient in 3rd and 4th grade). In contrast, Bardmoor Elementary School, while also a 4-star school, shows more volatile test scores, such as a sharp drop in 5th-grade ELA proficiency from 64% to 46%. The weakest link is Osceola Middle School, the only 2-star school in the area, where a critical concern is 7th-grade math proficiency at just 5% compared to the state average of 53%.
A notable finding is the inverse relationship between spending and performance: the highest-performing high school spends the least per student ($8,969), while the elementary school with the most challenges spends the most ($14,749). All four schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates than district and state averages, with Osceola Fundamental High (20.1%) and Starkey Elementary (21.2%) leading the way. This data suggests that while the area offers excellent options at the elementary and high school levels, parents should pay close attention to the middle school transition, where academic support may be needed to bridge performance gaps.
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