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#98 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 3% in state

Pine View School

School · Sarasota · Osprey, FL

A Sarasota school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 PYTHON PATH, Osprey, FL 34229

  • Math 100% vs FL 57% (2024)
  • Reading 99% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency100% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency98.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+39.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+43.3 pts
Overall Proficiency99% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+33.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation36.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,033
Chronic Absenteeism5.7%

Students at Pine View School score 99% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency100%(2024 FAST)
School
State
57%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency99%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 99% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
ELA
100%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2019
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2020*
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2021*
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2022
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2024
Math
100%
ELA
99%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 100% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 99% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pine View 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated739/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,949

Median home value

$635,800

Median rent

$2,008/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
36.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–121.1 mi68Compare →
Imagine School at North PortCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–12Not available1,177Compare →
Oak Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–12Not available221Compare →
Sarasota Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified6.6K–12Not available89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#5 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

Pine View School is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine View School

Pine View School is a public school in Osprey, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 1,674 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 100% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Pine View School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Pine View School is a gifted education institution led by Principal Dr. Stephen Covert 1. The school is part of the Sarasota County Schools district 1. According to the school's website, it has received high rankings from various national and state organizations. These accolades include being rated as the #1 high school in Florida, the #1 elementary school in the US, the #2 middle school in the US, the #5 Magnet School in the US, and the #12 ranked high school in the US overall 1. The school provides resources for parents and students, including teacher websites and an employee directory 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.sarasotacountyschools.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine View School

What grades does Pine View School serve?

Pine View School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Pine View School?

Pine View School has an enrollment of approximately 1,674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine View School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine View School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine View School rank in FL?

Pine View School ranks #98 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pine View School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Pine View School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine View School has 100% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pine View School a charter school?

No, Pine View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine View School a Title I school?

No, Pine View School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine View School?

14.6% of students at Pine View 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
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
1,674
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarasota County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.7%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 34229)
7,237
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
65.5
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 34229; 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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