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#2050 of 3,778 schools in FL
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Elementary School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A Sarasota charter elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6220 MCINTOSH RD, Sarasota, FL 34238
- Math 60% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,165/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sarasota), 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
$94,583
Median home value
$532,800
Median rent
$1,828/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34238; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Newgate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Gulf Gate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Sarasota Virtual Academy (virtual Franchise)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 23 | 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.
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.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #48 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 Palmer Ranch is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is a public elementary school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,050 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
What grades does Imagine School at Palmer Ranch serve?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is 15.9:1. 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 Palmer Ranch rank in FL?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch ranks #2,050 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Imagine School at Palmer Ranch's MySchoolScout rating?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imagine School at Palmer Ranch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Imagine School at Palmer Ranch a charter school?
Yes, Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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 Palmer Ranch a Title I school?
No, Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imagine School at Palmer Ranch?
4.6% of students at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch 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
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (941) 257-1124
- Area population (ZIP 34238)
- 22,808
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 63.9
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 34238; 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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