Woodland Middle School serves 972 students in grades 6-8.
Woodland Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Middle School's student population of 972 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Woodland Middle School is 0.52, 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
#1109 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
66%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Woodland Middle School's ranking?
Woodland Middle School is ranked #1109 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Woodland Middle School?
972 students attend Woodland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Woodland Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Woodland Middle School offer ?
Woodland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodland Middle School part of?
Woodland Middle School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Calendar
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