Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences

717 Central Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences serves 752 students in grades 6-8.
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (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 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences's student population of 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
752 students
This chart display total students of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences by grade.

School Rankings

Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences is ranked within the top 20% 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 School Of Arts/sciences is 0.58, 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
#367 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
58%
36%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 School Of Arts/sciences's ranking?
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences is ranked #367 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences?
752 students attend Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences?
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences offer ?
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences part of?
Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences is part of Sarasota School District.

School Reviews

5   12/11/2020
This school is amazing the students are all respectful and are very nice. The teachers are strict in a good way and fun which make very fun to learn. I would 10/10 recommend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Valeria

Review Sarasota School Of Arts/sciences. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Foreign Language Study Abroad
Foreign Language Study Abroad
We've put together this resource guide to help students, adults and professionals get the information they require to choose a good destination to study language abroad.
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Cops and Children: Why Police Officers are Stationed at Elementary Schools
Learn about the growing trend of stationing police officers at elementary schools and the benefits of establishing a legal environment on campus at a young age.
Demystifying IEPs
Demystifying IEPs
Unlock the power of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in this comprehensive guide. Discover how IEPs support students with diverse needs, including behavioral challenges. This article is a must-read for parents navigating the education system and aspiring teachers seeking to make a positive impact.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Quick Links