Martha B. King Middle School vs. Manatee School For The Arts
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Martha B. King Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 914 students in grades 6-8, Martha B. King 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 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,902 students in grades 6-12, Manatee School For The Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
914 students
1,902 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
37% | 63%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1545 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
56%
Graduation Rate
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91%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
311
307
Grade 7 Students
308
274
Grade 8 Students
295
347
Grade 9 Students
-
289
Grade 10 Students
-
251
Grade 11 Students
-
222
Grade 12 Students
-
212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
39%
39%
% Black
16%
11%
% White
39%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
