Serving 1,308 students in grades 6-8, Sarasota Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Sarasota Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarasota Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sarasota Middle School is ranked #317 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sarasota Middle School often compared to?
Sarasota Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota Middle School?
1,308 students attend Sarasota Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sarasota Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota Middle School?
Sarasota Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota Middle School offer ?
Sarasota Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sarasota Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 71% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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