Sarasota Suncoast Academy

Summary:

Sarasota Suncoast Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 836 students in grades K-8 in Sarasota, Florida, which is part of the Sarasota School District, ranked 8th out of 68 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

Sarasota Suncoast Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 98% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, 90% in Civics, 57% in 5th grade Science, and 72% in 8th grade Science - all higher than the district and state. However, the school has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism at 15% compared to the state average. Interestingly, some nearby schools like Ashton Elementary and Lakeview Elementary also have exceptional academic performance, with 90% or higher proficiency in several subjects, despite having a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

While Sarasota Suncoast Academy's academic performance is impressive, the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate and lack of racial diversity compared to nearby schools are areas that warrant further investigation. The factors contributing to the school's success, such as its curriculum, teaching methods, or school culture, could potentially be replicated in more diverse school settings to help improve student outcomes across the region.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 8084 Hawkins Rd
       Sarasota, FL  34241


(941) 924-4242

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
623rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,747 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  836

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Hispanic:
13.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks better than 86.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sarasota Suncoast Academy is 16.3. 29 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sarasota Suncoast Academy employs 51 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sarasota Suncoast Academy is $10,747. 26 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sarasota Suncoast Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota Suncoast Academy 158th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Sarasota Suncoast Academy 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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 86.51 180th 1786 89.9%
2008 83.95 226th 1789 87.4%
2009 85.43 210th 1847 88.6%
2010 88.71 128th 1919 93.3%
2011 86.06 196th 1985 90.1%
2012 91.26 112th 1984 94.4%
2013 89.42 156th 2029 92.3%
2014 91.46 122nd 2064 94.1%
2016 82.80 325th 2087 84.4%
2017 86.84 226th 2112 89.3%
2018 83.71 326th 2118 84.6%
2019 80.65 387th 2182 82.3%
2021 84.48 313th 2247 86.1%
2022 84.72 305th 2219 86.3%
2023 79.41 421st 2240 81.2%
2024 70.67 623rd 2256 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sarasota Suncoast Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.77 256th 1099 76.7%
2021 85.50 125th 1136 89.0%
2022 85.29 139th 1148 87.9%
2023 86.04 130th 1177 89.0%
2024 83.41 158th 1196 86.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sarasota Suncoast Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 78 9 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2006 142 3 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2007 184 3 5 10 0 n/a n/a 7 209
2008 225 4 6 15 0 n/a n/a 16 266
2009 287 1 7 17 0 n/a n/a 14 326
2010 304 0 5 26 1 n/a n/a 18 354
2011 355 7 6 46 0 0 13 0 427
2012 354 7 9 53 0 0 16 0 439
2013 382 9 11 47 1 0 19 0 469
2014 395 6 13 53 0 0 22 0 489
2015 400 4 14 59 1 0 22 0 500
2016 402 7 16 59 0 1 18 0 503
2017 397 7 13 70 0 0 20 0 507
2018 475 7 12 74 0 0 25 0 593
2019 533 8 11 85 0 0 33 0 670
2020 604 18 16 101 0 0 35 0 774
2021 602 16 10 108 0 0 42 0 778
2022 661 10 7 122 1 0 39 0 840
2023 667 9 5 115 0 0 40 0 836

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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 99 7.0 14.1 44.4
2006 165 10.0 16.5 24.2
2007 209 13.0 16.1 23.8
2008 266 19.0 14.0 19.2
2009 326 18.5 17.6 19.6
2010 354 22.5 15.7 29.2
2011 427 28.0 15.2 32.1
2012 439 27.0 16.2 31.2
2013 469 31.0 15.1 34.1
2014 489 31.0 15.7 26.4
2015 500 32.0 15.6 33.6
2016 503 33.0 15.2 30.8
2017 507 33.0 15.3 30.2
2018 593 39.0 15.2 37.8
2019 670 45.0 14.8 30.6
2020 774 49.0 15.7 27.1
2021 778 49.0 15.8 30.6
2022 840 51.0 16.4 29.4
2023 836 51.0 16.3 28.9

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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 99 7.0 14.1 44.4
2006 165 10.0 16.5 24.2
2007 209 13.0 16.1 23.8
2008 266 19.0 14.0 19.2
2009 326 18.5 17.6 19.6
2010 354 22.5 15.7 29.2
2011 427 28.0 15.2 32.1
2012 439 27.0 16.2 31.2
2013 469 31.0 15.1 34.1
2014 489 31.0 15.7 26.4
2015 500 32.0 15.6 33.6
2016 503 33.0 15.2 30.8
2017 507 33.0 15.3 30.2
2018 593 39.0 15.2 37.8
2019 670 45.0 14.8 30.6
2020 774 49.0 15.7 27.1
2021 778 49.0 15.8 30.6
2022 840 51.0 16.4 29.4
2023 836 51.0 16.3 28.9

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 Sarasota Suncoast Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $38 (0.4%) $8,977 (99.6%) $9,015
2019 $66 (0.7%) $9,418 (99.3%) $9,484
2020 $54 (0.6%) $9,272 (99.4%) $9,326
2021 $199 (1.9%) $10,090 (98.1%) $10,288
2022 $670 (6.6%) $9,509 (93.4%) $10,179
2023 $348 (3.2%) $10,399 (96.8%) $10,747

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sarasota Suncoast Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 387th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 421st of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.1%
Ranks 256th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 130th of 1177 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)8272
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)7063
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)7883
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7368
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)8281
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6769
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)7677
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7272
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)7774
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6864
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)5966
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7060
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)7572
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Sarasota)6567
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)6367
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6360
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)7175
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6759
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)5964
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6457
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota Suncoast Academy)8283
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670836
 24.8%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic85115
 35.3%
Pacific Islander00
White533667
 25.1%
Two or More Races3340
 21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%28.9%
 1.6%


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Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks 623rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 836 students attended Sarasota Suncoast Academy.

Students at Sarasota Suncoast Academy are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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