Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bay Crest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Bay Crest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Crest Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bay Crest Elementary School?
551 students attend Bay Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bay Crest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Crest Elementary School?
Bay Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay Crest Elementary School offer ?
Bay Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bay Crest Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Bay Crest Elementary School located?
Bay Crest Elementary School is located in the Town N County Park neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Town N County Park.
This school tries. Good school. Has been going down hill mostly because of the quality of students. A lot of them are bi-lingual and still learning English and not getting proper help at home. The teachers do their best and are good quality.
- Posted by Parent - None
58/2/2017
The Best School my Kids have.
- Posted by Parent - Karla Lopez
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 551 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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