R. Dan Nolan Middle School
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bradenton, FL 34202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(941)751-8200
- R. Dan Nolan Middle School serves 1,146 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- R. Dan Nolan Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 60%.
Top Placements
R. Dan Nolan Middle School places 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 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- R. Dan Nolan Middle School's student population of 1,146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,146 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- R. Dan Nolan Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of R. Dan Nolan Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #393 out of 3,601 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 31% |
| Black | 1% | 23% |
| White | 77% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manatee School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to R. Dan Nolan Middle School is Pinnacle Academy Inc. (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pinnacle Academy Inc. (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bradenton Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 771 students
0.4 miles
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)751-8165 0.4 PK-5 771 - Bradenton Pinnacle Academy Inc. Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
0.5 miles
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)755-1400 0.5 PK-12 13 - Bradenton Robert Willis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 746 students
1.8 miles
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)316-8246 1.8 PK-5 746 - Bradenton Braden River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 685 students
2.6 miles
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)751-7012 2.6 PK-5 685 - Bradenton Braden River Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 995 students
2.6 miles
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941)751-7080 2.6 6-8 995
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