Best Schools in 34242, FL
34242, FL has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 14,995 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in 34242 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34242, FL
The top high schools in 34242, 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
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 34242, FL
The top middle schools in 34242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
2. Booker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34242, FL
The top elementary schools in 34242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 687 Students
2. Phillippi Shores Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 731 Students
3. Laurel Nokomis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1411 Students
4. Gulf Gate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34242, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34242, FL has a total population of 7,417 with 8% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34242, 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 34242, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34242, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34242, 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 34242, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34242, FL
How many schools are in 34242, FL?
34242, FL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 14,995 students in total.
How do schools in 34242 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 34242 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 34242 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34242?
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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- Projected: 51%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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