Bear Creek Elementary School vs Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School
St. Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School St. Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1705 of 2,187 | #203 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29245 of 50,301 | #3427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 237 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 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 44.0).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 73%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 237.
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 Bear Creek Elementary School better than Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (82.9 vs 44.0 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 Bear Creek Elementary School and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and St. Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 237. Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 1705th of 2,187 and Gulf Beaches Elementary Magnet School is 203rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).