Serving 209 students in grades 6-8, Sara Scott Harllee Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Sara Scott Harllee Middle School?
209 students attend Sara Scott Harllee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sara Scott Harllee Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sara Scott Harllee Middle School?
Sara Scott Harllee Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sara Scott Harllee Middle School offer ?
Sara Scott Harllee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sara Scott Harllee Middle School part of?
Sara Scott Harllee Middle School is part of Manatee School District.
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