Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies

2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 892 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies's student population of 892 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 113% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
892 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#620 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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73%
48%
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63%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
48%
36%
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Black
19%
21%
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White
26%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies's ranking?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies is ranked #620 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies often compared to?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Palmetto Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies?
892 students attend Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies offer ?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies part of?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies is part of Manatee School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

School Reviews

5   9/29/2023
So blessed that my daughter got to attend this school for 1/2 of 6th grade and,7 and 8th grade. I moved from St. Pete so she could go to this middle school and I' 'm so happy I did. Thank you to all the teachers, staff, and students who make LRJ k-8 a great place with excellent learning.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 892 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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