Excellent
#759 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 20% in state
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences
Middle School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A charter middle school in Sarasota, FL where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
717 CENTRAL AVE, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Math 73% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarasota School of Arts/sciences score 74% 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 down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sarasota School of Arts/sciences 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 73Very 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
$96,400
Median home value
$917,100
Median rent
$2,010/mo
College educated
62%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Christian School of SarasotaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Booker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 961 | Compare → |
| Brookside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Palm Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 63 | 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.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarasota School of Arts/sciences
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences is a public middle school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #759 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarasota School of Arts/sciences
What grades does Sarasota School of Arts/sciences serve?
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sarasota School of Arts/sciences?
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota School of Arts/sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota School of Arts/sciences is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarasota School of Arts/sciences rank in FL?
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences ranks #759 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sarasota School of Arts/sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarasota School of Arts/sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Sarasota School of Arts/sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarasota School of Arts/sciences has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sarasota School of Arts/sciences a charter school?
Yes, Sarasota School of Arts/sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sarasota School of Arts/sciences a Title I school?
No, Sarasota School of Arts/sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarasota School of Arts/sciences?
41.1% of students at Sarasota School of Arts/sciences 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
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (941) 330-1855
- Area population (ZIP 34236)
- 13,916
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 66.6
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 34236; 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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