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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
58%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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.
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