Excellent
#244 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
School · Manatee · Palmetto, FL
A school in Palmetto, FL where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 1ST AVE E, Palmetto, FL 34221
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 51 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Educational HarborPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Preparatory Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 2.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 19 | 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.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #11 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 Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) is a public school in Palmetto, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 38 students in grades 1st-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
What grades does Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) serve?
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
How does Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) rank in FL?
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) ranks #244 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) a charter school?
No, Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) a Title I school?
No, Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)?
34.2% of students at Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise) 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
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (941) 708-4971
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 34221)
- 54,923
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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