Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulfport Montessori Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Gulfport Montessori Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Gulfport Montessori 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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2954 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
65%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is ranked #2954 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulfport Montessori Elementary School often compared to?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
435 students attend Gulfport Montessori Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulfport Montessori Elementary School offer ?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gulfport Montessori Elementary School part of?
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
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View the Gulfport Montessori Elementary School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 3/23/2019The Gulfport Montessori Elementary magnet program is wonderful program. It is a "school within a school" in which the students are taught by Montessori trained teachers. The Montessori method is extremely effective, and the teachers my son has had have been uniformly excellent. My son has flourished academically, making significant growth and math and reading, while also receiving the character education, science lessons, and lessons about the world that the Montessori method is known for.Review Gulfport Montessori Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The Gulfport Montessori Elementary magnet program is wonderful program. It is a "school within a school" in which the students are taught by Montessori trained teachers. The Montessori method is extremely effective, and the teachers my son has had have been uniformly excellent. My son has flourished academically, making significant growth and math and reading, while also receiving the character education, science lessons, and lessons about the world that the Montessori method is known for.
Review Gulfport Montessori Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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