Tommy Smith Elementary School
Panama City, FL 32404
Phone: (850) 767-1688
Fax: (850) 747-5339
District: Bay
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 609 students
Tommy Smith Elementary School, a public school located in Panama City, FL, serves grades PK-5 in the Bay.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Tommy Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Panama City, FL. 609 students attend Tommy Smith Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education. |
Posted: August 29, 2025
Worst school ever doesnt care about the kids and puts hands on kids
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Posted: March 14, 2025
Originally, we saw the school's rating and we were not happy with it (5/10). We wanted our child to attend Tyndall Academy; however, after purchasing a home nearby, we decided to choose this school over Deer Point Elementary. We are a mixed military family, and i have to say, my daughter loves her teacher an enjoys learning at the school. They offer a wide variety of events that parents can attend and even provide services for children in military families. Morning drop-of and after-school pickup can get hectic with traffic, but it's not too bad. Additionally, the after-school program bay base takes care of our children and even provides meals, which is a huge help. Overall, I'm happy with our decision and would highly recommend this school.
Posted: March 14, 2025
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Posted: February 8, 2022
i went there 1st throught 5th it was chill only had a problem with one teacher
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Posted: August 16, 2016
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Posted: August 16, 2016
They work hard with the kids to build honesty and integrity from pre-k up. They use different types of visual and story aids to show kids that all actions have consequences. They are 100% legit on the zero tolerance.
Posted: August 16, 2016
I have two boys at this school. Everyone knows everyone on a name basis. The teachers are attentive, and the staff is great. My sons love their school. They are challenged enough so they don't get bored in class. They really do invest in the children here.
Posted: July 30, 2014
Wonderful teacher's, that have what's been permitted kept Christian morals and values included in their teaching of my child, for the most part. Thank you Teachers and staff for your dedication to my little angel.
Posted: November 23, 2013
I was completely disappointed with this school. I did not feel like they challenged my child. It felt like they were going to a military academy. The atmosphere was very cold and impersonal. There was an incident with my child where another child touched my child inappropriately and we were not notified about it! I found out when I picked my child up from school and was told by my own child who was in tears!! when I contacted the teacher about it, she basically said it wa my child's fault. I tell you we couldn't get out of that school fast enough!!!
Posted: March 9, 2010
Tommy Smith has an excellant regiment going. The teachers are great and their discipline codes are enforced making sure that children can go to school feeling safe and happy. Although they do not have recess they do have some 'free time' which is often spent out on the fields! They also have an hour lunch break which gives them time to relax too. My son never complains about going to school and he genuinely seems to enjoy it there!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 5.8 mi | |
| 2 | Callaway | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 7.1 mi | |
| 3 | Felix Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tyndall AFB | FL | 11.1 mi | |
| 4 | Hammock Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Freeport | FL | 39.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport | Freeport | FL | 38.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tyndall AFB | 12.1 mi. |
| NSA Panama City | 12.4 mi. |
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