Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School vs. Gulfstream Elementary School
Should you attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School or Gulfstream Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
Gulfstream Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gulfstream Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
731 students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1163 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1286 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
109
62
Kindergarten Students
115
67
Grade 1 Students
99
82
Grade 2 Students
85
81
Grade 3 Students
110
99
Grade 4 Students
108
83
Grade 5 Students
105
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
77%
70%
% Black
16%
23%
% White
5%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%