Very Good
#1056 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 28% in state
Imagine School at North Port
School · Sarasota · North Port, FL
A Sarasota charter school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 INNOVATION AVE, North Port, FL 34289
- Math 58% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Imagine School at North Port score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Imagine School at North Port 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Port), 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
$93,952
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34289; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in SARASOTA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
| Pine View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 2–12 | Not available | 1,674 | Compare → |
| Sarasota Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | Not available | 89 | 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.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #28 of 56
- District spending per student
- $14,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Imagine School at North Port is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imagine School at North Port
Imagine School at North Port is a public school in North Port, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 1,177 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imagine School at North Port
What grades does Imagine School at North Port serve?
Imagine School at North Port serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Imagine School at North Port?
Imagine School at North Port has an enrollment of approximately 1,177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at North Port?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at North Port is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imagine School at North Port rank in FL?
Imagine School at North Port ranks #1,056 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Imagine School at North Port's MySchoolScout rating?
Imagine School at North Port has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 School at North Port?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imagine School at North Port has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Imagine School at North Port a charter school?
Yes, Imagine School at North Port is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Imagine School at North Port a Title I school?
No, Imagine School at North Port is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imagine School at North Port?
52.1% of students at Imagine School at North Port 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (941) 426-2050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 34289)
- 4,362
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 34289; 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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