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Manatee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 36 public middle schools serving 20,314 students in Manatee School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
82 Schools
1,745 Schools
# Students
52,895 Students
1,042,011 Students
# Teachers
3,108 Teachers
54,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manatee School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
38%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
44%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,149 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,701 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$643 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$619 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,149
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,701
$11,615
Best Manatee School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12205 44th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Gr: PK-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Braden River Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Parrish Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9275 49th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 981-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Gr: K-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Manatee Virtual School ( Virtual Franchise)
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Manatee School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10535 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 750-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 209-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Martha B. King Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 75th St Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 798-6820
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Palm View K-8 School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6025 Bayshore Rd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4812
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Gr: 2-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Manatee Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 465-4296
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-8770
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
W. D. Sugg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5602 38th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3157
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Electa Lee Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 53rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 727-6500
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 727-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Southeast High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 37th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3366
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3366
Gr: 8-12 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Just For Girls Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3809 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2828.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3508 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-4566
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 751-4566
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Access To Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th Street E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-6550
Gr: 3-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Amikids Manatee
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6423 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 723-4702
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
Horizons Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 27th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7470
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Easter Seals
Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Hospital Homebound Instruction
Special Education School
1400 1st Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 721-2300
Bradenton, FL 34206
(941) 721-2300
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
1803 5th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-3445
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-3445
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
Charter School
800 Corporate Drive, Suite 700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(941) 757-8766
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(941) 757-8766
Gr: K-12 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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