Summary
Manatee Middle School is a public middle school located in Naples, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 757 students. It is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Manatee Middle School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, with rates rising from 16.7% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally below the Collier County and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in FAST English Language Arts were 51%, 48%, and 45% for grades 6-8, respectively, compared to the district averages of 63%, 62%, and 60%. Additionally, Manatee Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.78% to 92.21% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the district.
Interestingly, Manatee Middle School's students have performed relatively well in Algebra 1 and Civics end-of-course exams, with proficiency rates often exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 515th out of 1,136 Florida middle schools in 2020-2021 to 655th out of 1,205 in 2024-2025, indicating the school is not keeping pace with the performance of other middle schools in the state. Comparing Manatee Middle School's performance to nearby high-performing schools in the Collier County district, such as North Naples Middle School, Gulfview Middle School, and Marco Island Charter Middle, could provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration and learning.
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