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#1601 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 42% in state
Mcintosh Middle School
Middle School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A Sarasota middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 MCINTOSH RD, Sarasota, FL 34232
- Math 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcintosh Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcintosh Middle School 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$81,041
Median home value
$332,600
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34232; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Sarasota Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Pine View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 2–12 | Not available | 1,674 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #39 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
Mcintosh Middle School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcintosh Middle School
Mcintosh Middle School is a public middle school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 761 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,601 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcintosh Middle School
What grades does Mcintosh Middle School serve?
Mcintosh Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcintosh Middle School?
Mcintosh Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcintosh Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcintosh Middle School rank in FL?
Mcintosh Middle School ranks #1,601 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mcintosh Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcintosh Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Mcintosh Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcintosh Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcintosh Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcintosh Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcintosh Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcintosh Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcintosh Middle School?
64.5% of students at Mcintosh Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (941) 361-6520
- Area population (ZIP 34232)
- 34,779
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 34232; 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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