Best Schools in 34240, FL
34240, FL has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 15,038 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 34240 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34240, FL
The top high schools in 34240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood Ranch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2435 Students
2. Riverview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2597 Students
3. Sarasota High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2528 Students
4. Booker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34240, FL
The top middle schools in 34240, 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. Braden River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
3. Mcintosh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 851 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34240, FL
The top elementary schools in 34240, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students
2. Robert Willis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
3. Tatum Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students
4. Easter Seals Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easter Seals Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34240, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34240, FL has a total population of 14,783 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34240, 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 34240, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34240, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34240, 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 34240, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34240, FL
How many schools are in 34240, FL?
34240, FL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 15,038 students in total.
How do schools in 34240 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 34240 score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 34240 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34240?
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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