Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

1400 1st Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Manatee Virtual Instruction Program ranks in the top 30% 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program's student population of 13 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program 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 Manatee Virtual Instruction Program is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1087 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
31%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manatee Virtual Instruction Program and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manatee Virtual Instruction Program's ranking?
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program is ranked #1087 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Manatee Virtual Instruction Program?
13 students attend Manatee Virtual Instruction Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Manatee Virtual Instruction Program students are Black, 31% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What grades does Manatee Virtual Instruction Program offer ?
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Manatee Virtual Instruction Program part of?
Manatee Virtual Instruction Program is part of Manatee School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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