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Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences

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Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences ranks 1456 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1456^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences is a small K-5 elementary school in Bradenton, FL, serving just 111 students within the Manatee school district, where over 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school stands out for its remarkable recent turnaround, especially in science. In the 2025-2026 school year, 75% of 5th graders were proficient in science—far exceeding the district (59%) and state (60%) averages. This is a dramatic improvement from the previous year and makes the school a top performer in this subject compared to nearby schools like Jessie P. Miller Elementary (64%) and G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary (24%). The school also achieves these results with the lowest spending per student in the area ($10,389), significantly less than Ballard Elementary ($15,311) and Robert H. Prine Elementary ($13,706). Despite this lean budget, Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences now ranks higher (35th percentile) than its closest neighbor, Robert H. Prine Elementary (16th percentile), showing impressive efficiency.

However, the school’s small size creates notable volatility. Performance in reading and math can swing dramatically from year to year—for example, 5th-grade reading proficiency jumped from 13% to 58% in just one year. This means your child’s experience may depend heavily on their specific class. Chronic absenteeism also remains a challenge, with 27.4% of students missing significant school. For parents, this school offers a strong science focus and a tight-knit community, but it’s important to be aware of the potential for inconsistent academic performance across grade levels.

111

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,389

Per pupil spending ?

72.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3700 32nd St W
Bradenton, FL 34205

(941) 755-5012

District: Manatee

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.2%

Hispanic:

38.7%

African American:

9.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Math scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

1,456^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 23% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 41Elementary Schools in the Manatee

40^th of 70Manatee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	1456 of 2240	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	20.3	1899 of 2258	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.1	1897 of 2256	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.3	1858 of 2240	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.4	1589 of 2219	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.6	1428 of 2247	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.1	1312 of 2182	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.0	1269 of 2118	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	19.1	1807 of 2112	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	25.0	1616 of 2087	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	49.0	1048 of 2064	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	26.8	1575 of 2029	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.0	1518 of 1984	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.3	1674 of 1985	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.7	1485 of 1919	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.5	1350 of 1847	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	42.2	1093 of 1789	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.1	1220 of 1786	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.4	876 of 1688	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science75%+15 vs state

English Language Arts54%-7 vs state

Math52%-13 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, November 15, 2013

This place is a poor excuse for a school. I placed both my children in this school who were both straight A students once they started here I had my children telling me they got very low scores on tests in school & that they could not concentrate because everyone talked and made noises during test. I was never notified from the teachers that my child's grades were poor & I also had conferences during this time & still not notified. Also when my children didn't understand something the teacher would have a student show them how something was done & when that didn't help they were ignored, this school is junk. The principal is rude & talks to children In-appropriately! This school makes you think they are great but really they are junk. Don't ruin your child's education with this joke facility!! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 11, 2009

This school is run by an administrative team that does not appreciate the arts or its teachers. The principal lets her son (also a teacher at the school) run rampant and get away with producing the lowest F-CAT scores in the school (maybe the district). All this could be solved if the administration had accountability. Unfortunately, they are not accountable to the district, and the board of directors is run by... (drum roll please) THE PRINCIPAL!!! I pulled my child from this school, and could not be paid enough to walk through those doors again. They operate behind the facade of an "arts" school, while diminishing the education and future of the youth of our country. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences	Public, Charter	K-5	3700 32nd St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 755-5012	111	8	13.8	72.1%	48 (43.2%)	11 (9.9%)	43 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.1%)	37.8	1456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.0%		20.3	1899^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.9%	443	52.0	53.0	58.0	52.0	47.0	58.0		75.0	$10,389	$415	$9,974
Robert H. Prine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Southern Pkwy W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7006	721	51	14.1	74.6%	134 (18.6%)	124 (17.2%)	426 (59.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.6%)	21.8	1880^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.1%		19.4	1929^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.6%	49	29.0	37.0	55.0	40.0	53.0	45.0	100.0	54.0	$13,706	$1,820	$11,887
H. S. Moody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5425 38th Ave W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3170	602	43	14.0	70.1%	132 (21.9%)	95 (15.8%)	337 (56.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	25.6	1774^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%		21.3	1866^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.4%	92	44.0	40.0	49.0	55.0	56.0	49.0	100.0	46.0	$13,206	$1,460	$11,747
Just For Girls Elementary School	Public	K-5	3809 59th St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 293-3954	42	6	7.0	83.3%	7 (16.7%)	21 (50.0%)	12 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)									$7,585	$37	$7,549
Ballard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	912 18th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8400	421	30	14.0	76.2%	75 (17.8%)	107 (25.4%)	199 (47.3%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	12.2	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%		19.5	1926^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.7%	171	29.0	25.0	47.0	40.0	43.0	33.0	94.0	33.0	$15,311	$2,047	$13,265
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 43rd St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3300	586	43	13.6	69.6%	253 (43.2%)	54 (9.2%)	225 (38.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.3%)	35.8	1505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%		34.7	1505^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.3%		50.0	43.0	53.0	54.0	52.0	58.0	100.0	64.0	$14,572	$1,764	$12,809
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 13th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 209-7540	472	38	12.4	75.0%	37 (7.8%)	143 (30.3%)	270 (57.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	9.1	2154^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%		6.1	2207^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.3%	53	28.0	24.0	25.0	41.0	46.0	50.0		24.0	$17,755	$2,303	$15,453
Sea Breeze Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 71st St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3190	502	34	14.7	65.9%	156 (31.1%)	104 (20.7%)	204 (40.6%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	34	1562^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.3%		28.7	1683^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	25.5%	121	63.0	54.0	49.0	53.0	54.0	52.0	100.0	40.0	$14,810	$1,670	$13,140
William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	3500 9th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	Yes	No	No	(941) 708-6100	917	60	15.2	47.4%	472 (51.5%)	82 (8.9%)	304 (33.2%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.5%)	57.4	949^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.6%		54.9	991^st of 2258 public elementary schools	56.1%	42	68.0	50.0	72.0	67.0	53.0	66.0	100.0	63.0	$10,831	$400	$10,432
Bayshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6120 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7000	711	46	15.4	72.3%	160 (22.5%)	90 (12.7%)	413 (58.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.5%)	24.6	1802^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	19.6%		31.5	1603^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	29.0%	199	38.0	43.0	54.0	54.0	55.0	51.0		42.0	$13,059	$1,882	$11,178

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences

Is Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences a good school?

Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences ranks 1456^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences?

Students at Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences are 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences?

In the 2024-25 school year, 111 students attended Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences.

What district is Manatee School Of Arts/Sciences in?

Manatee

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