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Thurgood Marshall Fundamental vs. James B. Sanderlin K-8

Should you attend Thurgood Marshall Fundamental or James B. Sanderlin K-8? 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
Thurgood Marshall Fundamental
3901 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
James B. Sanderlin K-8
2350 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 816 students in grades Kindergarten-8, James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
790 students
816 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James B. Sanderlin K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James B. Sanderlin K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James B. Sanderlin K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 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

#924 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#855 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James B. Sanderlin K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in FL)
66%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 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.
63%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 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.
59%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8 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 Thurgood Marshall Fundamental by grade.
This chart displays the students of James B. Sanderlin K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
88
Grade 1 Students
-
87
Grade 2 Students
-
86
Grade 3 Students
-
84
Grade 4 Students
-
87
Grade 5 Students
-
80
Grade 6 Students
265
107
Grade 7 Students
271
98
Grade 8 Students
254
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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
42%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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
39%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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.
0.66
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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
39%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental, 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 James B. Sanderlin K-8, 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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