Azalea Middle School vs Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Azalea Middle School
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
St. Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Azalea Middle School ST Petersburg, Florida | Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School St. Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #544 of 563 | #203 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13204 of 15,369 | #3427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 77% |
| city | ST Petersburg | St. Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 23.1).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 30%).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 63.2%).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.5).
- •Azalea Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 313.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Azalea Middle School better than Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (82.9 vs 23.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Azalea Middle School and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and St. Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Azalea Middle School: 696. Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Azalea Middle School and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Azalea Middle School is 544th of 563 and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 203rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).