Excellent
#564 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 15% in state
Parrish Charter Academy
Elementary School · Manatee · Parrish, FL
A Manatee charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8605 ERIE RD, Parrish, FL 34219
- Math 59% vs FL 56% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parrish Charter Academy score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parrish Charter Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,258
Median home value
$420,400
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Barbara a Harvey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 1,252 | Compare → |
| Imagine Charter School at North ManateeCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Annie Lucy Williams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 831 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Parrish Charter Academy is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parrish Charter Academy
Parrish Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Parrish, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 745 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parrish Charter Academy
What grades does Parrish Charter Academy serve?
Parrish Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Parrish Charter Academy?
Parrish Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parrish Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Parrish Charter Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parrish Charter Academy rank in FL?
Parrish Charter Academy ranks #564 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Parrish Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Parrish Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Parrish Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parrish Charter Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Parrish Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Parrish Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Parrish Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Parrish Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parrish Charter Academy?
27.8% of students at Parrish Charter Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (941) 545-6380
- Area population (ZIP 34219)
- 30,220
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 34219; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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