Best Schools in 34251, FL
34251, FL has 15 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 5 elementary) serving 17,393 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in 34251 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 34251, FL
The top high schools in 34251, 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. Parrish Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2017 Students
4. Booker High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
Best Middle Schools in 34251, FL
The top middle schools in 34251, 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. R. Dan Nolan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
3. Dr Mona Jain Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
4. Carlos E. Haile Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 737 Students
5. Buffalo Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
6. Mcintosh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 851 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 34251, FL
The top elementary schools in 34251, 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. Gene Witt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 689 Students
3. Robert Willis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 765 Students
4. Tatum Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarasota • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 834 Students
5. Myakka City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manatee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 34251, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
34251, FL has a total population of 7,093 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 34251, 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 34251, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 34251, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 34251, 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 34251, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 34251, FL
How many schools are in 34251, FL?
34251, FL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 17,393 students in total.
How do schools in 34251 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 34251 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in 34251 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 34251?
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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