About This School
Gulf Gate Elementary School is located in Sarasota, FL and is one of 37 elementary schools in Sarasota School District. It is a public school that serves 735 students in grades PK, K-5.
Gulf Gate Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gulf Gate Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Gulf Gate Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gulf Gate Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Gulf Gate Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gulf Gate Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Gulf Gate Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gulf Gate Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Sarasota District Spending
$10,838Per Pupil
The Sarasota spends $10,838 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sarasota District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 1.5 miles |  |
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| Sarasota Waldorf School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Ese Special Programs 2.1 miles | n/a | |
| District Virtual School 2.1 miles | |
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| Wilkinson Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Sarasota School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Gulf Gate Elementary School6500 South Lockwood Ridge Roa
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 361-6499
www.sarasota.k12.fl....
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 735
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Gulf Gate Elementary School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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Black
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Gulf Gate Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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