Martha B. King Middle School vs. Manatee School For The Arts
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 872 students in grades 6-8, Martha B. King Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,001 students in grades 6-12, Manatee School For The Arts 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
872 students
2,001 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
37% | 63%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2403 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1812 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
57%
Graduation Rate
n/a
95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
312
331
Grade 7 Students
262
313
Grade 8 Students
298
369
Grade 9 Students
-
276
Grade 10 Students
-
272
Grade 11 Students
-
242
Grade 12 Students
-
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
37%
41%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
42%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
