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Sarasota Academy Of The Arts vs. Imagine School At Palmer Ranch

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School Overview

School
Sarasota Academy Of The Arts
4466 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
6220 Mcintosh Rd
Sarasota, FL 34238
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Imagine School At Palmer Ranch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sarasota Academy Of The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Imagine School At Palmer Ranch 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 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
176 students
476 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Imagine School At Palmer Ranch over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Imagine School At Palmer Ranch.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Imagine School At Palmer Ranch over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch 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

#844 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#1040 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in FL)
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch 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.
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch 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.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch 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 Sarasota Academy Of The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Imagine School At Palmer Ranch by grade.
Kindergarten Students
10
50
Grade 1 Students
14
55
Grade 2 Students
16
55
Grade 3 Students
17
45
Grade 4 Students
22
59
Grade 5 Students
16
36
Grade 6 Students
29
61
Grade 7 Students
31
57
Grade 8 Students
21
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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
32%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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
54%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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.
0.60
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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
46%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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
13%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sarasota Academy Of The Arts, 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 Imagine School At Palmer Ranch, 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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