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#1804 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 48% in state
Manatee School of Arts/sciences
Elementary School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL
A charter elementary school in Bradenton, FL where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3700 32ND ST W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Math 39% vs FL 59% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manatee School of Arts/sciences score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manatee School of Arts/sciences 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), 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
$51,170
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert H. Prine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Bradenton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 870 | Compare → |
| Next Generation Academics IncPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Next Generation Academics IncPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 50 | 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.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #43 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
Manatee School of Arts/sciences is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manatee School of Arts/sciences
Manatee School of Arts/sciences is a public elementary school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 109 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,804 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manatee School of Arts/sciences
What grades does Manatee School of Arts/sciences serve?
Manatee School of Arts/sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Manatee School of Arts/sciences?
Manatee School of Arts/sciences has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee School of Arts/sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee School of Arts/sciences is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manatee School of Arts/sciences rank in FL?
Manatee School of Arts/sciences ranks #1,804 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Manatee School of Arts/sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Manatee School of Arts/sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Manatee School of Arts/sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manatee School of Arts/sciences has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manatee School of Arts/sciences a charter school?
Yes, Manatee School of Arts/sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Manatee School of Arts/sciences a Title I school?
No, Manatee School of Arts/sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manatee School of Arts/sciences?
74.3% of students at Manatee School of Arts/sciences 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (941) 755-5012
- Area population (ZIP 34205)
- 30,607
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 34205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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