Woodland Middle School

Summary:

Woodland Middle School is a public middle school located in North Port, Florida, serving 978 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District, which is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Woodland Middle School consistently outperforms the Sarasota district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams, the Statewide Science assessment, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92% of Woodland Middle School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 64% in the Sarasota district and 55% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby Student Leadership Academy and Sky Academy Venice, with a higher percentage of non-White students, including African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, Woodland Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.42% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby charter schools.

Woodland Middle School's academic success is further highlighted by its lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby public schools, such as Desoto Middle School and the Charlotte County public schools. The school's consistent academic performance, diverse student population, and focus on addressing chronic absenteeism suggest that Woodland Middle School is effectively supporting its students' learning and growth, making it a standout institution within the Sarasota School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2700 Panacea Blvd
       North Port, FL  34289


(941) 240-8590

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,228 Help


Students who attend Woodland Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Port High School

Feeder schools for Woodland Middle School:

Elementary:    Atwater Elementary
    Toledo Blade Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  978

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
18.2%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodland Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 9th 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 55.99. (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 (63.6%), Hispanic (18.2%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School is 16.5. 8 middle schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Woodland Middle School employs 59 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Middle School is $11,228. 5 middle schools in the Sarasota School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodland Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Middle School 503rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Woodland 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 Woodland Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 74.17 209th 839 75.1%
2011 72.06 235th 891 73.6%
2012 71.53 238th 897 73.5%
2013 68.86 281st 956 70.6%
2014 62.65 353rd 999 64.7%
2016 57.75 396th 997 60.3%
2017 61.08 380th 1031 63.1%
2018 66.69 321st 1035 69.0%
2019 59.88 414th 1099 62.3%
2021 64.23 374th 1136 67.1%
2022 59.89 422nd 1148 63.2%
2023 58.31 453rd 1177 61.5%
2024 55.99 503rd 1196 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodland Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 482 96 12 79 0 n/a n/a 51 720
2010 496 114 11 97 0 n/a n/a 47 765
2011 438 86 6 116 3 1 20 0 670
2012 421 90 6 114 2 1 23 0 657
2013 507 89 7 112 2 0 35 0 752
2014 575 88 9 119 3 0 36 0 830
2015 592 88 11 126 3 0 37 0 857
2016 590 96 12 128 3 0 30 0 859
2017 543 98 14 132 3 0 31 0 821
2018 614 101 13 158 1 0 31 0 918
2019 633 90 17 163 0 0 38 0 941
2020 659 96 13 192 0 0 41 0 1001
2021 625 99 17 190 2 1 44 0 978
2022 639 76 14 185 3 1 54 0 972
2023 622 89 26 178 2 2 59 0 978

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 Woodland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 720 50.0 14.4 57.1
2010 765 50.5 15.1 68.5
2011 670 44.0 15.2 66.9
2012 657 44.0 14.9 69.6
2013 752 48.0 15.6 69
2014 830 53.0 15.6 60
2015 857 50.0 17.1 62.1
2016 859 54.0 15.9 57.7
2017 821 54.0 15.2 60
2018 918 54.0 17.0 66.7
2019 941 55.6 16.9 54.8
2020 1001 58.6 17.0 54.1
2021 978 53.6 18.2 53.9
2022 972 55.6 17.4 54.6
2023 978 59.0 16.5 55.4

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 Woodland Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 720 50.0 14.4 57.1
2010 765 50.5 15.1 68.5
2011 670 44.0 15.2 66.9
2012 657 44.0 14.9 69.6
2013 752 48.0 15.6 69
2014 830 53.0 15.6 60
2015 857 50.0 17.1 62.1
2016 859 54.0 15.9 57.7
2017 821 54.0 15.2 60
2018 918 54.0 17.0 66.7
2019 941 55.6 16.9 54.8
2020 1001 58.6 17.0 54.1
2021 978 53.6 18.2 53.9
2022 972 55.6 17.4 54.6
2023 978 59.0 16.5 55.4

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 Woodland Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $237 (2.9%) $7,846 (97.1%) $8,083
2019 $236 (2.8%) $8,282 (97.2%) $8,519
2020 $201 (2.4%) $8,202 (97.6%) $8,403
2021 $267 (3.1%) $8,443 (96.9%) $8,711
2022 $326 (3.5%) $9,109 (96.5%) $9,435
2023 $821 (7.3%) $10,407 (92.7%) $11,228

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 414th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 453rd of 1177 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Middle School)5960
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6360
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Middle School)5651
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6759
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Middle School)6051
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6457
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Middle School)6864
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Middle School)5551
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6660
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Middle School)3934
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6547
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Woodland Middle School)5150
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Sarasota)6255
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Woodland Middle School)8482
 2%
   End of Course Civics (Sarasota)8580
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Woodland Middle School)9783
 14%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)7369
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Woodland 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 Students941978
 3.9%
African American9089
 1.1%
American Indian02
Asian1726
 52.9%
Hispanic163178
 9.2%
Pacific Islander02
White633622
 1.7%
Two or More Races3859
 55.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%55.4%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Middle School

Students at Woodland Middle School are 64% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Woodland Middle School ranks 503rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Woodland Middle School usually go on to attend North Port High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 978 students attended Woodland Middle School.


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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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