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#1729 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 46% in state
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Elementary School · Manatee · Palmetto, FL
A charter elementary school in Palmetto, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9275 49TH AVE E, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Math 45% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Imagine Charter School at North Manatee 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palmetto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,314
Median home value
$298,200
Median rent
$1,459/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Parrish Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Palm View K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Educational HarborPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #40 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
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is a public elementary school in Palmetto, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 773 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,729 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
What grades does Imagine Charter School at North Manatee serve?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imagine Charter School at North Manatee rank in FL?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee ranks #1,729 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Imagine Charter School at North Manatee's MySchoolScout rating?
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imagine Charter School at North Manatee has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Imagine Charter School at North Manatee a charter school?
Yes, Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Imagine Charter School at North Manatee a Title I school?
No, Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
56.5% of students at Imagine Charter School at North Manatee 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (941) 981-5345
- Area population (ZIP 34221)
- 54,923
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 34221; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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