Excellent
#356 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 9% in state
Rowlett Middle Academy
Middle School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL
A Manatee charter middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 30TH AVE W, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Math 71% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rowlett Middle Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rowlett Middle 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$51,170
Median home value
$236,900
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34205; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 2–12 | 0.0 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Spark AlcPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Spark AlcPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 32 | 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.
Manatee
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Rowlett Middle Academy is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rowlett Middle Academy
Rowlett Middle Academy is a public middle school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 662 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rowlett Middle Academy
What grades does Rowlett Middle Academy serve?
Rowlett Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rowlett Middle Academy?
Rowlett Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowlett Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowlett Middle Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rowlett Middle Academy rank in FL?
Rowlett Middle Academy ranks #356 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Rowlett Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rowlett Middle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Rowlett Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowlett Middle Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Rowlett Middle Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rowlett Middle Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rowlett Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Rowlett Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowlett Middle Academy?
40.8% of students at Rowlett Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 662
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Manatee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (941) 462-4100
- Area population (ZIP 34205)
- 30,607
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 34205; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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