For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,996 students in 34209, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34209, FL are Oasis Middle School, Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34209 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34209, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34209, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Martha B. King Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 75th St Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
W. D. Sugg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5602 38th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Just For Girls Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3809 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
34209, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6210 17th Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 761-4393
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34209, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34209, FL include Oasis Middle School, Martha B. King Middle School and W. D. Sugg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 34209?
4 public middle schools are located in 34209.
What is the racial composition of students in 34209?
34209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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