Bear Creek Elementary School vs Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Bear Creek Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Gulfport Montessori Elementary School Gulfport, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1705 of 2,187 | #2047 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29245 of 50,301 | #37670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 237 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| city | ST Petersburg | Gulfport |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 31.3).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 79.3%).
- •Bear Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is the larger school with 421 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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek Elementary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 31.3 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 Gulfport Montessori Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and Gulfport in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek Elementary School: 237. Gulfport Montessori Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek Elementary School and Gulfport Montessori Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bear Creek Elementary School is 1705th of 2,187 and Gulfport Montessori Elementary School is 2047th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).