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Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Suncoast School For Innovative Studies ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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- 09/03/2022
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Suncoast School For Innovative Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is 0.68, 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.
What is Suncoast School For Innovative Studies's ranking?
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is ranked #3156 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suncoast School For Innovative Studies often compared to?
Suncoast School For Innovative Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Sarasota Academy Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Suncoast School For Innovative Studies?
103 students attend Suncoast School For Innovative Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Suncoast School For Innovative Studies students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncoast School For Innovative Studies?
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suncoast School For Innovative Studies offer ?
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Suncoast School For Innovative Studies part of?
In what neighborhood is Suncoast School For Innovative Studies located?
Suncoast School For Innovative Studies is located in the Alta Vista neighborhood of Sarasota, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Alta Vista.
SSIS was my first teaching job out of a teacher training program at SCF. I gave 5 years of service under some tough conditions including a tough student demographic, poor to nonexistent parental support, staff cliques and a lack of communication from the top down. The end for me came when the original school principal was forced out by a small, but persistent group of dissatisfied staffers. In the aftermath of the admin change, I was isolated and treated like the proverbial mushroom as the new regime established itself. Funny how you know your days are numbered by the vibe of a place. I was let go during the summer by phone and not provided with any severance or outplacement support. Nice. My position being eliminated was cited as the reason for my dismissal even though the staff directory has the same amount of people right now. The experience wasn''t alI bad. It gave me a place to develop enough skills to land a better job and I do miss a bunch of great kids and a handful of supportive parents. I am proud of the association with the first admin team from 2014-2019. What followed was a personal and professional dumpster fire. A warning to anyone seeking employment at SSIS: Don''t bring anything into the building heavier than your lunch and car keys and beware of the folks who are there to help.
- Posted by Teacher - Angelo
13/30/2020
Unprofessionally run by an inept upper administration!!! The takeover has resulted in DECEPTIVE hiring practices, massive layoff of teaching staff within the first month of school, students schedules being changed AT LEAST 3 times during the first quarter. All of which have resulted in overcrowded classrooms, students not getting the classes they signed up for, difficulty meeting the needs of students, unnerved and unhappy parents, INABILITY TO MEET STUDENTS'' NEEDS - which they each most certainly deserve!!!!! Now, they are advertising to hire substitute teachers; no doubt to replace the 6+ teachers they disposed of unconscionable!!!!!!
- Posted by Teacher - Former teacher
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