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#3536 of 3,778 schools in FL
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Elementary School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A Sarasota charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
845 S SCHOOL AVE, Sarasota, FL 34237
- Math 18% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$63,133
Median home value
$234,400
Median rent
$1,524/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
43.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Agape Christian School of SarasotaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Southside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Tuttle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 690 | 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.
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
- #55 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
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is a public elementary school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,536 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
What grades does Suncoast School for Innovative Studies serve?
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Suncoast School for Innovative Studies rank in FL?
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies ranks #3,536 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Suncoast School for Innovative Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Suncoast School for Innovative Studies a charter school?
Yes, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Suncoast School for Innovative Studies a Title I school?
No, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Suncoast School for Innovative Studies?
86.4% of students at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.1%
- Phone
- (941) 952-5277
- Area population (ZIP 34237)
- 17,568
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 34237; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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