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#792 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 21% in state

R. Dan Nolan Middle School

Middle School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL

A Manatee middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6615 GREENBROOK BLVD, Bradenton, FL 34202

  • Math 67% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$11,381
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at R. Dan Nolan Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2013
ELA
76%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
79%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where R. Dan Nolan 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,318/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), 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

$123,210

Median home value

$620,700

Median rent

$2,111/mo

College educated

57%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Pinnacle AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–120.3 mi176Compare →
Braden River Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.5 mi838Compare →
Dr Mona Jain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.26–83.0 mi927Compare →
Providence Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–123.1 mi141Compare →

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.

Manatee

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#29 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

R. Dan Nolan Middle School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About R. Dan Nolan Middle School

R. Dan Nolan Middle School is a public middle school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 721 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about R. Dan Nolan Middle School

What grades does R. Dan Nolan Middle School serve?

R. Dan Nolan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend R. Dan Nolan Middle School?

R. Dan Nolan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at R. Dan Nolan Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at R. Dan Nolan Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does R. Dan Nolan Middle School rank in FL?

R. Dan Nolan Middle School ranks #792 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is R. Dan Nolan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

R. Dan Nolan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 R. Dan Nolan Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, R. Dan Nolan Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is R. Dan Nolan Middle School a charter school?

No, R. Dan Nolan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is R. Dan Nolan Middle School a Title I school?

No, R. Dan Nolan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. Dan Nolan Middle School?

30.5% of students at R. Dan Nolan 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
721
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Manatee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 34202)
27,237
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
54.2
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 34202; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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