Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Mcintosh Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McIntosh Middle School serves the northern part of the Sarasota, FL school district, covering an area of approximately 80.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcintosh Middle School's student population of 693 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Mcintosh Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcintosh Middle School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1910 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcintosh Middle School's ranking?
Mcintosh Middle School is ranked #1910 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mcintosh Middle School often compared to?
Mcintosh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarasota Middle School, Brookside Middle School, Booker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mcintosh Middle School?
693 students attend Mcintosh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mcintosh Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcintosh Middle School?
Mcintosh Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcintosh Middle School offer ?
Mcintosh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcintosh Middle School part of?
Mcintosh Middle School is part of Sarasota School District.
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