Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Sarasota Military Academy Prep ranks in the top 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 was 65% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota Military Academy Prep?
572 students attend Sarasota Military Academy Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sarasota Military Academy Prep students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota Military Academy Prep?
Sarasota Military Academy Prep has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota Military Academy Prep offer ?
Sarasota Military Academy Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sarasota Military Academy Prep part of?
Sarasota Military Academy Prep is part of Sarasota School District.
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