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#2554 of 3,778 schools in FL
Oak Park School
School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A Sarasota school where students score 45 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7285 HAND RD, Sarasota, FL 34241
- Math 0% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oak Park School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Park 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$113,114
Median home value
$479,700
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34241; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newgate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Sarasota Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 3.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| The Classical Academy of SarasotaPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 513 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #50 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
Oak Park School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Park School
Oak Park School is a public school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 221 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,554 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Park School
What grades does Oak Park School serve?
Oak Park School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Oak Park School?
Oak Park School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Park School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Park School rank in FL?
Oak Park School ranks #2,554 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Oak Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Oak Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Park School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Park School a charter school?
No, Oak Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Park School a Title I school?
No, Oak Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Park School?
64.3% of students at Oak Park 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.2%
- Phone
- (941) 361-6428
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 34241)
- 15,651
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 34241; 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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