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Fairmount Park Elementary School vs. Bear Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Fairmount Park Elementary School or Bear Creek 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.
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School Overview

School
Fairmount Park Elementary School
575 41st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bear Creek Elementary School
350 61st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Bear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairmount Park 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 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Creek 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
459 students
265 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairmount Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bear Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairmount Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pinellas School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3464 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1802 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairmount Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bear Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairmount Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pinellas School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairmount Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bear Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
41
Kindergarten Students
59
33
Grade 1 Students
84
37
Grade 2 Students
57
35
Grade 3 Students
89
40
Grade 4 Students
70
43
Grade 5 Students
61
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairmount Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairmount Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
85%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairmount Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairmount Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairmount Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pinellas School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairmount Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairmount Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairmount Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pinellas School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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