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Gocio Elementary School vs. Fruitville Elementary School

Should you attend Gocio Elementary School or Fruitville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gocio Elementary School
3450 Gocio Rd
Sarasota, FL 34235
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fruitville Elementary School
601 Honore Ave
Sarasota, FL 34232
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gocio Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fruitville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
636 students
747 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gocio Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fruitville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gocio Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fruitville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gocio Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fruitville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gocio Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fruitville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1982 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1090 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gocio Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fruitville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
61%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gocio Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fruitville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gocio Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fruitville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gocio Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fruitville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gocio Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fruitville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
86
21
Kindergarten Students
87
114
Grade 1 Students
94
131
Grade 2 Students
93
116
Grade 3 Students
87
119
Grade 4 Students
115
127
Grade 5 Students
74
119

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gocio Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fruitville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gocio Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fruitville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gocio Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fruitville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gocio Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fruitville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gocio Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fruitville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gocio Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fruitville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gocio Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fruitville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gocio Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fruitville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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