Best Schools in 34243, FL
34243, FL has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,839 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 34243 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34243, FL
The top high schools in 34243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Braden River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1774 Students
2. Booker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
3. Bayshore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1435 Students
4. Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1716 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34243, FL
The top middle schools in 34243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Braden River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
2. Booker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 950 Students
3. Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34243, FL
The top elementary schools in 34243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert Willis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
2. Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 516 Students
3. Florine J Abel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
4. Emma E. Booker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
5. Bayshore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34243, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34243, FL has a total population of 30,253 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34243, 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 34243, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34243, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34243, 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 34243, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34243, FL
How many schools are in 34243, FL?
34243, FL has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,839 students in total.
How do schools in 34243 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 34243 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 34243 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34243?
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: 40%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 40%
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