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Island Village Montessori School vs. Laurel Nokomis School

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School Overview

School
Island Village Montessori School
2001 Pinebrook Rd
Venice, FL 34292
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Laurel Nokomis School
1900 Laurel Rd E
Nokomis, FL 34275
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Island Village Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Laurel Nokomis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Island Village Montessori School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,402 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Laurel Nokomis School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
546 students
1,402 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Island Village Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Nokomis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Island Village Montessori School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Nokomis School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
106 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Island Village Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Nokomis School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Island Village Montessori School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Nokomis School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1091 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#493 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Island Village Montessori School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurel Nokomis School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in FL)
76%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Village Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Nokomis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in FL)
70%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Village Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Nokomis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
58%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Island Village Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Nokomis School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Island Village Montessori School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Nokomis School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
74
112
Grade 1 Students
71
134
Grade 2 Students
71
134
Grade 3 Students
66
130
Grade 4 Students
74
142
Grade 5 Students
62
173
Grade 6 Students
49
169
Grade 7 Students
42
207
Grade 8 Students
37
188

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Island Village Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Nokomis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Island Village Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Nokomis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Island Village Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Nokomis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Island Village Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Nokomis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Island Village Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Nokomis School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Island Village Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Nokomis School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Island Village Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Nokomis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Island Village Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Nokomis School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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