Serving 461 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 68% (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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch's student population of 461 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine School At Palmer Ranch is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine School At Palmer Ranch's ranking?
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch is ranked #1077 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Imagine School At Palmer Ranch often compared to?
Imagine School At Palmer Ranchis often viewed alongside schools like Sarasota Suncoast Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Imagine School At Palmer Ranch?
461 students attend Imagine School At Palmer Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Imagine School At Palmer Ranch students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imagine School At Palmer Ranch?
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine School At Palmer Ranch offer ?
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Imagine School At Palmer Ranch part of?
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch is part of Sarasota School District.
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