Best Schools in 34221, FL
34221, FL has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 20,292 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 34221 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34221, FL
The top high schools in 34221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parrish Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students
2. Manatee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1983 Students
3. Manatee School For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 1968 Students
4. Lennard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2404 Students
5. Palmetto High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2100 Students
6. The Port Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34221, FL
The top middle schools in 34221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
2. Martha B. King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
3. Lincoln Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
4. Shields Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1867 Students
5. Just For Girls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 28 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34221, FL
The top elementary schools in 34221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 418 Students
2. Virgil Mills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 818 Students
3. Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 682 Students
4. James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
5. Palmetto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
6. Palm View K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 653 Students
7. Ballard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
8. Blackburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 551 Students
9. Ruskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34221, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34221, FL has a total population of 48,215 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34221, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 34221, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34221, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34221, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 34221, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34221, FL
How many schools are in 34221, FL?
34221, FL has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 20,292 students in total.
How do schools in 34221 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 34221 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 34221 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34221?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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