Top Rankings
Manatee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 public elementary schools serving 37,754 students in Manatee School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Manatee School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
82 Schools
3,475 Schools
# Students
51,234 Students
2,036,173 Students
# Teachers
2,965 Teachers
119,007 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Manatee School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
47 Students
5,169 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,115 Students
56,112 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18,643 Students
742,258 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
37%
# Black Students
6,233 Students
428,334 Students
% Black Students
12%
21%
# White Students
22,619 Students
712,573 Students
% White Students
44%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
3,468 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,531 Students
88,259 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,244
58,398
# Students in K Grade:
3,507
197,852
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,752
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,805
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,286
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,729
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,851
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,669
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,860
208,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,924
213,840
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,163
22,336
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,064
21,603
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,976
19,525
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,404
20,240
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,543 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,080 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$643 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$619 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,543
$11,974
Spending / Student
$12,080
$11,627
Best Manatee School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Willis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14705 The Masters Ave
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 316-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Gene Witt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Rye Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 741-3628
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Ida M. Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7905 15th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3176
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6325 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
B.d. Gullett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12125 44th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-2607
Grades: PK-5
| 1,121 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Grades: 6-12
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9515 E State Road 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 708-4990
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #99.
Anna Maria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4700 Gulf Dr
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
(941) 708-5525
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Rank: #1010.
Braden River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6125 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7012
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1111.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3404 Fort Hamer Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #1212.
Tara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Linger Lodge Rd E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1313.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6615 Greenbrook Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1414.
Barbara A Harvey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8610 115th Ave E
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 803-9340
Grades: PK-5
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1515.
Palma Sola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6806 5th Ave Nw
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3179
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1616.
Rowlett Middle Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 30th Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 462-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1717.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Grades: PK-8
| 936 students
Rank: #1818.
Dr Mona Jain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12205 44th Ave
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Bradenton, FL 34211
(941) 727-4747
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #1919.
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #2020.
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 9th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 708-6100
Grades: K-5
| 918 students
Rank: #2121.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9501 Fl 64
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 714-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #2222.
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 708-4971
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #2323.
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3415 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 358-2888
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #2424.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 29th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2525.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7320 69th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #2626.
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 43rd St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2727.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Grades: K-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #2828.
Blackburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2929.
Manatee School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 721-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #3030.
Parrish Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8605 Erie Rd
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 545-6380
Grades: K-6
| 565 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Myakka City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37205 Manatee Ave
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Myakka City, FL 34251
(941) 708-5515
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Oasis Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #3333.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Grades: 2-12
| 81 students
Rank: #3434.
Sea Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 71st St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 741-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #3535.
Braden River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6215 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 751-7080
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Show 35 more public schools in Manatee School District (out of 70 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles
Department of Education Supports Rights of Gay-Straight Student Support Groups at Public Schools
The article discusses the Department of Education's support for gay-straight student alliances in public schools. It examines the Equal Access Act, legal precedents, and the importance of these groups in promoting inclusivity, combating discrimination, and ensuring a safe learning environment for all students.
Female Bullies in Public Schools: The Rising Trend and School Reactions
This piece explores the increasing prevalence of female bullying in public schools, focusing on relational aggression. It examines the causes, manifestations, and impacts of this behavior, as well as school reactions and strategies for addressing and preventing female bullying.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
