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#1682 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A school in Sarasota, FL where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1960 LANDINGS BLVD, Sarasota, FL 34231
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2015, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$69,721
Median home value
$363,400
Median rent
$1,707/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ese Special ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Saltmeadow SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| The Out-of-door AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Sarasota Virtual Academy (virtual Franchise)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 23 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #40 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 Virtual Instruction Program is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is a public school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
What grades does Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program serve?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
How does Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program rank in FL?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program ranks #1,682 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Virtual Instruction Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program a charter school?
No, Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program a Title I school?
No, Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- (941) 927-9000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 34231)
- 32,203
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 55.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 34231; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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