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#498 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 34% of private schools

St Martha Catholic Schcol

Elementary School · Sarasota, FL

A private elementary school in Sarasota, FL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4380 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota, FL 34232

  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment440
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Martha Catholic Schcol 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

$81,041

Median home value

$332,600

Median rent

$1,836/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.2%
Hispanic14.8%
Two or More8.0%
Asian2.7%
Black1.1%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sarasota Academy of the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–80.3 mi176Compare →
Ascension Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–80.6 mi60Compare →
Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.8 mi26Compare →
The Florida Center for Child and Family DevelopmentEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.0 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

St Martha Catholic Schcol is listed in Sarasota, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Martha Catholic Schcol

St Martha Catholic Schcol is a private elementary school in Sarasota, FL, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Martha Catholic Schcol

What grades does St Martha Catholic Schcol serve?

St Martha Catholic Schcol serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Martha Catholic Schcol?

St Martha Catholic Schcol has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martha Catholic Schcol?

The student-teacher ratio at St Martha Catholic Schcol is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Martha Catholic Schcol rank in FL?

St Martha Catholic Schcol ranks #498 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Martha Catholic Schcol's MySchoolScout rating?

St Martha Catholic Schcol has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Martha Catholic Schcol a private school?

Yes, St Martha Catholic Schcol is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Martha Catholic Schcol a religious school?

St Martha Catholic Schcol has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
440
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Sarasota County
Area population (ZIP 34232)
34,779
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
48
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 34232; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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