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Manatee Charter School

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1809^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Manatee Charter School in Bradenton, FL, serves 619 students in grades K-8 within the Manatee district, a school that presents a unique "tale of two schools" with exceptional performance in advanced high school courses but significant struggles in overall grade-level academics.

This school has a striking split personality. While most students perform below district and state averages in standard subjects like English and math, those taking advanced End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 consistently outperform the district by wide margins—for example, 83% proficiency in Algebra 1 versus 58% district-wide in 2025-2026. This suggests a strong program for advanced learners, but it doesn't translate to the broader student body. The most critical issue is chronic absenteeism, which reached 39.1% in 2023-2024—over three times higher than nearby Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies (12.6%) and well above the state average (31.4%). This absenteeism crisis is likely a primary driver of the school's low overall performance, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools.

There are some bright spots and notable contrasts. Fifth-grade science has shown impressive improvement, jumping from 9% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 55% in 2025-2026, now close to the state average. However, 8th-grade science has declined sharply to just 28% proficiency, far below the district's 50%. The school also operates with a leaner budget ($9,323 per student) compared to most nearby public schools, though it's similar to the high-performing William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication ($10,831). Compared to another local charter, Visible Men Academy, which is much smaller (49 students) with higher per-pupil spending ($50,055), Manatee Charter shows that charter school outcomes vary widely based on focus and resources.

619

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,323

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4550 30th St E
Bradenton, FL 34203

(941) 465-4296

District: Manatee

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.9%

African American:

18.6%

White:

16.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 3rd percentile in 2016 → 19th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg61%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

1,809^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 3% (2016) to bottom 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

1,025^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 16%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	24.2	1809 of 2240	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.5	1793 of 2258	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.1	2062 of 2256	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.1	1931 of 2240	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.6	1894 of 2219	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	1615 of 2247	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.1	1958 of 2182	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.2	1976 of 2118	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.0	2043 of 2112	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	6.2	2028 of 2087	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	22.2	1701 of 2064	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	21.0	1025 of 1216	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.5	1079 of 1205	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.0	929 of 1196	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.6	665 of 1177	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.0	858 of 1148	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.6	806 of 1136	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.0	828 of 1099	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.0	899 of 1035	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	9.8	952 of 1031	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	17.8	852 of 997	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.6	629 of 999	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 183%+20 vs state

Biology 183%+9 vs state

Civics77%~ state avg

English Language Arts45%-15 vs state

Math45%-17 vs state

Science41%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, January 9, 2020

The bullying at this school is a real problem. My daughter learned nothing there. I ended up pulling her out because she was constantly coming home in tears. The school staff even referred to her as baby. When I mentioned this to them they called me a liar. 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manatee Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4550 30th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 465-4296	619	38	16.2	51.2%	104 (16.8%)	115 (18.6%)	371 (59.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.7%)	24.2	1809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.2%		24.5	1793^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	20.6%	16	46.0	43.0	45.0	40.0	45.0	54.0	65.0	47.0	45.0	41.0	33.0	32.0	55.0	28.0	83.0		83.0	77.0	$9,323	$379	$8,944
Oneco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5214 22nd Street Ct E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7018	576	40	14.4	73.6%	108 (18.8%)	128 (22.2%)	310 (53.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	17.1	1996^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.9%		20.4	1897^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.0%	99	34.0	30.0	47.0				49.0	52.0	37.0	100.0			40.0						$13,495	$1,687	$11,808
Samoset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 19th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 708-6400	544	39	13.9	81.1%	63 (11.6%)	111 (20.4%)	345 (63.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (3.9%)	32.3	1610^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.1%		14.7	2044^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.5%	434	44.0	37.0	39.0				78.0	46.0	60.0	100.0			44.0						$14,066	$2,454	$11,612
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2121 26th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 741-3344	844	57	14.8	69.3%	224 (26.5%)	175 (20.7%)	377 (44.7%)	24 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.1%)	47.5	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%		63.7	787^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.1%	422	55.0	64.0	58.0	60.0	71.0	69.0	65.0	67.0	50.0	77.0	42.0	82.0	42.0	64.0	87.0	100.0		78.0	$12,891	$779	$12,112
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
William H. Bashaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 57th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3307	720	48	15.0	67.9%	222 (30.8%)	148 (20.6%)	276 (38.3%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (8.2%)	29.4	1680^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.0%		21.1	1872^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	17.1%	192	45.0	46.0	53.0				59.0	56.0	46.0	100.0			44.0						$11,728	$1,094	$10,635
Visible Men Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	921 63rd Ave E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	Yes	(941) 758-7588	49	6	8.1	65.3%	11 (22.4%)	14 (28.6%)	23 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)	30.0						30.0												$50,055	$1,157	$48,898
Manatee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1609 6th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 741-3319	488	33	14.7	85.5%	15 (3.1%)	158 (32.4%)	298 (61.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	14.6	2049^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.5%		9.2	2164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.2%	115	31.0	35.0	34.0				44.0	51.0	12.0	91.0			41.0						$14,542	$1,947	$12,596
Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	515 63rd Ave E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 751-7023	719	48	14.9	66.5%	47 (6.5%)	67 (9.3%)	594 (82.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	16.5	2009^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.3%		11.4	2115^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.3%	106	22.0	24.0	37.0				54.0	47.0	53.0				48.0						$12,945	$1,441	$11,504
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod	Public	PK, KG-8	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 209-6579	15	4	3.7	80.0%	7 (46.7%)	3 (20.0%)	3 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)								(n/a)																			$54,309	$5,716	$48,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee Charter School

How many students attend Manatee Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 619 students attended Manatee Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Manatee Charter School?

Students at Manatee Charter School are 60% Hispanic, 19% African American, 17% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Manatee Charter School in?

Manatee

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Manatee Charter School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Florida elementary schools.

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