McIntosh Middle School

Summary:

McIntosh Middle School is a public middle school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 851 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Sarasota School District, which is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McIntosh Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Sarasota and Florida averages in subjects like Algebra 1 (74% proficient vs. 64% and 55%), Geometry (100% proficient vs. 65% and 53%), and 7th grade Math (63% proficient vs. 70% and 47%). This is particularly impressive given that a significant portion of the student population (63.69%) receives free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Sarasota Middle School. However, the school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (21.7%) compared to Sarasota Middle School (9.5%) and the state average, which is an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.

Another notable aspect of McIntosh Middle School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (15.39%) and Hispanic (28.44%) students compared to nearby schools. This diversity is a strength, providing opportunities for cross-cultural learning and understanding. However, the school may need to ensure that all students, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, have equal access to educational resources and opportunities. While McIntosh Middle School outperforms the Sarasota and Florida averages in many areas, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences, in terms of overall state rankings and test scores. Understanding the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for McIntosh Middle School to continue improving its performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 701 McIntosh Rd
       Sarasota, FL  34232


(941) 361-6520

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
544th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,226 Help


Students who attend McIntosh Middle School usually attend:

High:    Booker High School

Feeder schools for McIntosh Middle School:

Elementary:    Brentwood Elementary School
    Fruitville Elementary School
    Tatum Ridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  851

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Hispanic:
28.4%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McIntosh Middle School ranks better than 54.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McIntosh Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Hispanic (28.4%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McIntosh Middle School is 16.3. 7 middle schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McIntosh Middle School is $12,226, which is the 5th highest among 11 middle schools in the Sarasota School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

McIntosh Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McIntosh Middle School 544th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See McIntosh Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McIntosh Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.57 257th 593 56.7%
2005 55.35 291st 602 51.7%
2006 76.44 142nd 675 79.0%
2007 65.92 254th 736 65.5%
2008 74.93 168th 740 77.3%
2009 69.21 250th 780 67.9%
2010 71.68 235th 839 72.0%
2011 70.49 260th 891 70.8%
2012 74.63 216th 897 75.9%
2013 69.55 271st 956 71.7%
2014 68.78 293rd 999 70.7%
2016 61.11 354th 997 64.5%
2017 58.67 407th 1031 60.5%
2018 62.06 372nd 1035 64.1%
2019 64.12 368th 1099 66.5%
2021 62.25 397th 1136 65.1%
2022 49.83 556th 1148 51.6%
2023 44.55 642nd 1177 45.5%
2024 53.15 544th 1196 54.5%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McIntosh Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 850 109 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 987
1989 899 120 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1047
1990 925 125 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
1991 995 113 12 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1146
1992 997 120 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1143
1993 1037 102 7 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
1994 933 118 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1995 924 125 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
1996 924 125 2 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
1997 959 123 3 47 1 n/a n/a 0 1133
1998 987 114 4 53 2 n/a n/a 0 1160
1999 990 110 12 51 1 n/a n/a 0 1164
2000 1036 96 14 70 2 n/a n/a 0 1218
2001 1063 92 24 77 1 n/a n/a 0 1257
2002 914 88 16 91 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
2003 914 88 16 91 1 n/a n/a 0 1110
2004 835 86 16 112 1 n/a n/a 0 1050
2005 845 83 18 146 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2006 858 82 12 143 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
2007 800 91 15 166 1 n/a n/a 33 1106
2008 717 97 19 187 1 n/a n/a 42 1063
2009 660 75 24 177 2 n/a n/a 43 981
2010 596 71 17 161 2 n/a n/a 44 891
2011 543 81 19 185 7 1 31 0 867
2012 555 83 16 187 4 1 33 0 879
2013 522 92 20 179 3 1 36 0 853
2014 477 89 19 177 2 0 37 0 801
2015 374 92 20 165 2 0 31 0 684
2016 394 67 15 174 2 0 25 0 677
2017 407 74 15 180 1 0 20 0 697
2018 387 93 14 205 4 1 32 0 736
2019 363 100 12 196 3 1 39 0 714
2020 356 97 11 220 2 0 49 0 735
2021 375 95 12 244 2 0 53 0 781
2022 418 113 17 245 2 0 51 0 846
2023 405 131 21 242 2 0 50 0 851

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McIntosh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 987 55.0 17.9 18.8
1989 1047 58.0 18.0 21.6
1990 1081 62.0 17.4 18.5
1991 1146 65.0 17.6 0
1992 1143 60.0 19.0 16
1993 1170 61.0 19.2 14
1994 1085 55.0 19.7 17.4
1995 1088 62.0 17.5 23.3
1996 1088 62.0 17.5 23.3
1997 1133 64.0 17.7 23
1998 1160 69.0 16.8 22.8
1999 1164 69.0 16.9 32.3
2000 1218 68.0 17.9 30.8
2001 1257 66.0 19.0 33.3
2002 1110 61.0 18.2 35
2003 1110 61.0 18.2 35
2004 1050 65.0 16.2 36.8
2005 1092 68.0 16.1 42.1
2006 1095 71.0 15.4 28.9
2007 1106 69.0 16.0 39.7
2008 1063 73.0 14.6 39.7
2009 981 62.1 15.8 46.3
2010 891 57.0 15.6 51.8
2011 867 54.0 16.0 53.7
2012 879 56.0 15.6 53.7
2013 853 56.0 15.2 58.3
2014 801 53.0 15.1 55.4
2015 684 50.0 13.6 58.6
2016 677 50.0 13.5 59.4
2017 697 51.0 13.6 57.5
2018 736 55.0 13.3 66
2019 714 49.0 14.5 57.1
2020 735 53.0 13.8 56.2
2021 781 50.0 15.6 58
2022 846 50.0 16.9 60.6
2023 851 52.0 16.3 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McIntosh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 987 55.0 17.9 18.8
1989 1047 58.0 18.0 21.6
1990 1081 62.0 17.4 18.5
1991 1146 65.0 17.6 0
1992 1143 60.0 19.0 16
1993 1170 61.0 19.2 14
1994 1085 55.0 19.7 17.4
1995 1088 62.0 17.5 23.3
1996 1088 62.0 17.5 23.3
1997 1133 64.0 17.7 23
1998 1160 69.0 16.8 22.8
1999 1164 69.0 16.9 32.3
2000 1218 68.0 17.9 30.8
2001 1257 66.0 19.0 33.3
2002 1110 61.0 18.2 35
2003 1110 61.0 18.2 35
2004 1050 65.0 16.2 36.8
2005 1092 68.0 16.1 42.1
2006 1095 71.0 15.4 28.9
2007 1106 69.0 16.0 39.7
2008 1063 73.0 14.6 39.7
2009 981 62.1 15.8 46.3
2010 891 57.0 15.6 51.8
2011 867 54.0 16.0 53.7
2012 879 56.0 15.6 53.7
2013 853 56.0 15.2 58.3
2014 801 53.0 15.1 55.4
2015 684 50.0 13.6 58.6
2016 677 50.0 13.5 59.4
2017 697 51.0 13.6 57.5
2018 736 55.0 13.3 66
2019 714 49.0 14.5 57.1
2020 735 53.0 13.8 56.2
2021 781 50.0 15.6 58
2022 846 50.0 16.9 60.6
2023 851 52.0 16.3 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McIntosh Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $317 (2.9%) $10,707 (97.1%) $11,024
2019 $296 (2.6%) $11,063 (97.4%) $11,358
2020 $338 (3.0%) $11,056 (97.0%) $11,393
2021 $538 (4.8%) $10,717 (95.2%) $11,255
2022 $551 (5.0%) $10,500 (95.0%) $11,051
2023 $753 (6.2%) $11,474 (93.8%) $12,226

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McIntosh Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 642nd of 1177 Middle schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh Middle School)5348
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6360
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh Middle School)5950
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6759
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh Middle School)5646
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6457
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh Middle School)7050
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McIntosh Middle School)6145
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6660
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (McIntosh Middle School)5543
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6547
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (McIntosh Middle School)6143
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Sarasota)6255
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (McIntosh Middle School)8372
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Sarasota)8580
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (McIntosh Middle School)9693
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)7369
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (McIntosh Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Sarasota)7064
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714851
 19.2%
African American100131
 31%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1221
 75%
Hispanic196242
 23.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White363405
 11.6%
Two or More Races3950
 28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%63.7%
 6.5%


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McIntosh Middle School ranks 544th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at McIntosh Middle School are 48% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 851 students attended McIntosh Middle School.

Students who attend McIntosh Middle School usually go on to attend Booker High School


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