Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34236


Summary:

The 34236 zip code area in Sarasota, Florida is home to 3 public charter schools serving grades K-12: Sarasota Military Academy, Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences, and Dreamers Academy. While the schools share a common charter model, their performance and student demographics vary significantly.

The standout school in this area is the Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences, a middle school that consistently ranks among the top 20% of Florida middle schools. This school excels in math and science, with over 80% of students proficient in 6th and 7th grade math, and 67% proficient in 8th grade science. In contrast, the Dreamers Academy elementary school struggles, ranking in the bottom 25% of Florida elementary schools with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math.

The schools also differ in their student demographics and resources. Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences has a majority white student population, while Dreamers Academy is majority Hispanic. Free and reduced-price lunch rates range from 41.69% at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences to 69.76% at Dreamers Academy, indicating differences in socioeconomic status. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools. These factors likely contribute to the performance gaps observed in the data.








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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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