Manatee Academy K-8 vs. West Gate K-8 School
Should you attend Manatee Academy K-8 or West Gate K-8 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Manatee Academy K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
West Gate K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,700 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Manatee Academy K-8 ranks in the top 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,639 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Gate K-8 School ranks in the top 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,700 students
1,639 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1261 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
129
126
Grade 1 Students
139
144
Grade 2 Students
146
151
Grade 3 Students
168
178
Grade 4 Students
159
149
Grade 5 Students
178
173
Grade 6 Students
214
210
Grade 7 Students
271
237
Grade 8 Students
296
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
34%
% Black
36%
30%
% White
28%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%