Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Heights 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
New Heights Elementary School's student population of 666 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
New Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Heights Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2871 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
36%
38%
Black
27%
21%
White
21%
34%
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
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Heights Elementary School's ranking?
New Heights Elementary School is ranked #2871 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Heights Elementary School often compared to?
New Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School, North Shore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend New Heights Elementary School?
666 students attend New Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of New Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Heights Elementary School?
New Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Heights Elementary School offer ?
New Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Heights Elementary School part of?
New Heights Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
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