Best Schools in 34238, FL
34238, FL has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 10,777 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 34238 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34238, FL
The top high schools in 34238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Venice Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2584 Students
2. Riverview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34238, FL
The top middle schools in 34238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sarasota Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1278 Students
2. Brookside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34238, FL
The top elementary schools in 34238, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1046 Students
2. Laurel Nokomis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1411 Students
3. Gulf Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
4. Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 461 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34238, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34238, FL has a total population of 22,218 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34238, 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 34238, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34238, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34238, 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 34238, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34238, FL
How many schools are in 34238, FL?
34238, FL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 10,777 students in total.
How do schools in 34238 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 34238 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 34238 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34238?
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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