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Parrish Charter Academy vs. Virgil Mills Elementary School

Should you attend Parrish Charter Academy or Virgil Mills 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
Parrish Charter Academy
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Virgil Mills Elementary School
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Virgil Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Parrish Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virgil Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
745 students
833 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parrish Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Virgil Mills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parrish Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Virgil Mills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parrish Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Virgil Mills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parrish Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee 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

#1684 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#805 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parrish Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Virgil Mills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
68%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parrish Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parrish Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee 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)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virgil Mills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manatee 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 Parrish Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Virgil Mills Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
101
Kindergarten Students
132
105
Grade 1 Students
124
109
Grade 2 Students
108
113
Grade 3 Students
95
139
Grade 4 Students
95
129
Grade 5 Students
62
137
Grade 6 Students
70
-
Grade 7 Students
59
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parrish Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parrish Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parrish Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parrish Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parrish Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parrish Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee 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
25%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parrish Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee 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
3%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parrish Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee 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 Virgil Mills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee 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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