Toledo Blade Elementary School

1201 Geranium Ave
North Port, FL 34288
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Toledo Blade Elementary School serves 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Toledo Blade Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (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 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Toledo Blade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Toledo Blade Elementary School's student population of 767 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Toledo Blade Elementary School 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 Toledo Blade Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#549 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
68%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Toledo Blade Elementary School's ranking?
Toledo Blade Elementary School is ranked #549 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Toledo Blade Elementary School often compared to?
Toledo Blade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cranberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Toledo Blade Elementary School?
767 students attend Toledo Blade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Toledo Blade Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toledo Blade Elementary School?
Toledo Blade Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Toledo Blade Elementary School offer ?
Toledo Blade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Toledo Blade Elementary School part of?
Toledo Blade Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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