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#1313 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 35% in state

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School

Elementary School · Manatee · Parrish, FL

A Manatee elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8610 115TH AVE E, Parrish, FL 34219

  • Math 68% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$11,381
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 64% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Barbara a Harvey Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,258

Median home value

$420,400

Median rent

$1,836/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

89.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parrish Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–82.7 mi745Compare →
Virgil Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–53.2 mi833Compare →
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–53.5 mi831Compare →
Imagine Charter School at North ManateeCharter · enrollment unverified6.5PK–84.5 mi773Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Manatee

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#36 of 71
District spending per student
$11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Barbara a Harvey Elementary School

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parrish, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 1,252 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Barbara a Harvey Elementary School

What grades does Barbara a Harvey Elementary School serve?

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barbara a Harvey Elementary School rank in FL?

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School ranks #1,313 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Barbara a Harvey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Barbara a Harvey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara a Harvey Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Barbara a Harvey Elementary School a charter school?

No, Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barbara a Harvey Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Barbara a Harvey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbara a Harvey Elementary School?

38.1% of students at Barbara a Harvey Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
1,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Manatee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 34219)
30,220
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
46.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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