Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Parrish Charter Academy ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Parrish Charter Academy's student population of 565 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parrish Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parrish Charter Academy is 0.43, 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
#1821 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parrish Charter Academy's ranking?
Parrish Charter Academy is ranked #1821 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Parrish Charter Academy often compared to?
Parrish Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara A Harvey Elementary School, Imagine Charter School At North Manatee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Parrish Charter Academy?
565 students attend Parrish Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Parrish Charter Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parrish Charter Academy?
Parrish Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parrish Charter Academy offer ?
Parrish Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Parrish Charter Academy part of?
Parrish Charter Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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