Sarasota Middle School

4826 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Sarasota Middle School serves 1,217 students in grades 6-8.
Sarasota Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sarasota Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Sarasota Middle School's student population of 1,217 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Sarasota Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sarasota Middle School is 0.45, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
36%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
72%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Sarasota Middle School's ranking?
Sarasota Middle School is ranked #161 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota Middle School?
1,217 students attend Sarasota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sarasota Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota Middle School?
Sarasota Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sarasota Middle School offer ?
Sarasota Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sarasota Middle School part of?
Sarasota Middle School is part of Sarasota School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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