Excellent
#99 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
Student Leadership Academy
Middle School · Sarasota · Venice, FL
A Sarasota charter middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 FIELD AVE E, Venice, FL 34285
- Math 89% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Student Leadership Academy score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Student Leadership 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated739/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,712
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34285; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Academy VeniceCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Hope Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Brookside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| Pine View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 2–12 | Not available | 1,674 | Compare → |
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.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Student Leadership Academy is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Student Leadership Academy
Student Leadership Academy is a public middle school in Venice, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 330 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Student Leadership Academy
What grades does Student Leadership Academy serve?
Student Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Student Leadership Academy?
Student Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Student Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Student Leadership Academy is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Student Leadership Academy rank in FL?
Student Leadership Academy ranks #99 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Student Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Student Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Student Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Student Leadership Academy has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Student Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Student Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Student Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Student Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Student Leadership Academy?
24.5% of students at Student Leadership 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (941) 485-5551
- Area population (ZIP 34285)
- 18,821
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 69.6
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 34285; 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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