Booker Middle School

Public 6-8

 2250 Myrtle St
       Sarasota, FL  34234-4943


(941) 359-5824

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
812th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,892 Help


Students who attend Booker Middle School usually attend:

High:    Booker High School

Feeder schools for Booker Middle School:

Elementary:    Emma E. Booker Elementary School
    Gocio Elementary School
    Southside Elementary School
    Tuttle Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  950

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
African American:
24.9%
White:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Booker Middle School ranks worse than 68.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 11 ranked middle schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.6. (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 Student population at Booker Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), African American (24.9%), White (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Booker Middle School is 16.1. 5 middle schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Booker Middle School is $12,892, which is the highest among 11 middle schools in the Sarasota School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Booker Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Booker Middle School 812th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Booker Middle School in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 7th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Booker Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.62 475th 593 19.9%
2005 27.85 469th 602 22.1%
2006 33.19 474th 675 29.8%
2007 26.22 562nd 736 23.6%
2008 29.72 551st 740 25.5%
2009 27.75 585th 780 25.0%
2010 34.41 595th 839 29.1%
2011 37.02 606th 891 32.0%
2012 34.63 604th 897 32.7%
2013 38.55 608th 956 36.4%
2014 38.50 622nd 999 37.7%
2016 35.24 647th 997 35.1%
2017 39.32 631st 1031 38.8%
2018 44.70 581st 1035 43.9%
2019 43.13 639th 1099 41.9%
2021 35.07 744th 1136 34.5%
2022 29.50 826th 1148 28.0%
2023 32.60 808th 1177 31.4%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Open Quote This school is very significant in the arts for everyone to achieve. But, there is too much fundraising in the bait for students to conserve money. Teachers are advanced skilled into the reliable sources in all of Sarasota county. Overall, this school deserves a 4. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Booker Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 112 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 359 107 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1990 335 106 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 334 132 6 29 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 338 154 14 35 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1993 326 165 18 56 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 656 443 14 121 0 n/a n/a 0 1234
1995 556 404 10 157 1 n/a n/a 0 1128
1996 556 404 10 157 1 n/a n/a 0 1128
1997 550 412 15 158 2 n/a n/a 0 1137
1998 586 393 13 163 3 n/a n/a 0 1158
1999 576 415 16 198 2 n/a n/a 0 1207
2000 502 445 20 207 3 n/a n/a 0 1177
2001 420 403 13 254 1 n/a n/a 0 1091
2002 433 399 15 292 1 n/a n/a 0 1140
2003 433 399 15 292 1 n/a n/a 0 1140
2004 501 435 16 320 2 n/a n/a 0 1274
2005 418 433 17 334 1 n/a n/a 0 1203
2006 306 376 13 312 3 n/a n/a 0 1010
2007 262 338 11 275 2 n/a n/a 42 930
2008 243 326 9 269 1 n/a n/a 45 893
2009 227 328 12 259 0 n/a n/a 58 884
2010 236 302 19 264 5 n/a n/a 60 886
2011 214 296 13 290 7 1 32 0 853
2012 215 280 12 293 8 0 37 0 845
2013 204 273 9 285 7 0 32 0 810
2014 204 294 9 298 4 0 34 0 843
2015 214 271 9 314 4 1 43 0 856
2016 198 258 10 265 2 0 47 0 780
2017 195 270 13 271 0 0 44 0 793
2018 179 275 14 271 0 0 50 0 789
2019 189 241 14 303 0 0 58 0 805
2020 155 222 12 355 2 0 47 0 793
2021 163 233 6 362 1 0 51 0 816
2022 193 244 7 422 2 0 43 0 911
2023 180 237 7 470 3 0 53 0 950

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 Booker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 23.0 22.2 33.9
1989 495 24.0 20.6 35.4
1990 471 26.0 18.1 35.9
1991 501 26.0 19.2 34.3
1992 541 26.0 20.8 33.8
1993 565 28.0 20.2 36.8
1994 1234 61.0 20.2 33.7
1995 1128 58.0 19.4 49.7
1996 1128 58.0 19.4 49.7
1997 1137 65.0 17.5 49.9
1998 1158 70.0 16.5 52.6
1999 1207 71.0 17.0 65
2000 1177 81.0 14.5 68.7
2001 1091 71.0 15.4 74
2002 1140 68.0 16.8 66.4
2003 1140 68.0 16.8 66.4
2004 1274 86.0 14.8 66.2
2005 1203 88.0 13.7 73.7
2006 1010 93.0 10.9 57.9
2007 930 71.0 13.1 75
2008 893 67.0 13.3 75
2009 884 66.0 13.4 83.7
2010 886 72.0 12.3 86.9
2011 853 64.0 13.3 80.4
2012 845 58.6 14.4 80.7
2013 810 62.0 13.0 83.5
2014 843 64.0 13.1 74
2015 856 62.0 13.8 76.5
2016 780 62.0 12.5 77.7
2017 793 58.0 13.6 76
2018 789 58.0 13.6 82.1
2019 805 58.0 13.8 74.5
2020 793 62.1 12.7 78.2
2021 816 57.0 14.3 78.7
2022 911 64.0 14.2 78.8
2023 950 59.0 16.1 75.9

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 Booker Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 23.0 22.2 33.9
1989 495 24.0 20.6 35.4
1990 471 26.0 18.1 35.9
1991 501 26.0 19.2 34.3
1992 541 26.0 20.8 33.8
1993 565 28.0 20.2 36.8
1994 1234 61.0 20.2 33.7
1995 1128 58.0 19.4 49.7
1996 1128 58.0 19.4 49.7
1997 1137 65.0 17.5 49.9
1998 1158 70.0 16.5 52.6
1999 1207 71.0 17.0 65
2000 1177 81.0 14.5 68.7
2001 1091 71.0 15.4 74
2002 1140 68.0 16.8 66.4
2003 1140 68.0 16.8 66.4
2004 1274 86.0 14.8 66.2
2005 1203 88.0 13.7 73.7
2006 1010 93.0 10.9 57.9
2007 930 71.0 13.1 75
2008 893 67.0 13.3 75
2009 884 66.0 13.4 83.7
2010 886 72.0 12.3 86.9
2011 853 64.0 13.3 80.4
2012 845 58.6 14.4 80.7
2013 810 62.0 13.0 83.5
2014 843 64.0 13.1 74
2015 856 62.0 13.8 76.5
2016 780 62.0 12.5 77.7
2017 793 58.0 13.6 76
2018 789 58.0 13.6 82.1
2019 805 58.0 13.8 74.5
2020 793 62.1 12.7 78.2
2021 816 57.0 14.3 78.7
2022 911 64.0 14.2 78.8
2023 950 59.0 16.1 75.9

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 Booker Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,960 (16.4%) $10,009 (83.6%) $11,969
2019 $2,053 (15.7%) $11,052 (84.3%) $13,106
2020 $1,915 (14.5%) $11,304 (85.5%) $13,219
2021 $1,680 (13.0%) $11,218 (87.0%) $12,897
2022 $1,950 (15.1%) $10,943 (84.9%) $12,892

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Booker Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 639th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 808th of 1177 Middle schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Booker Middle School)4635
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6360
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Booker Middle School)5537
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6759
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Booker Middle School)4339
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6457
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Booker Middle School)5938
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Booker Middle School)4537
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6660
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Booker Middle School)5014
 36%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)6547
 18%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Booker Middle School)3735
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Sarasota)6255
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Booker Middle School)6555
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Sarasota)8580
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Booker Middle School)7469
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)7369
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Booker Middle School)9782
 15%
   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 Students805950
 18%
African American241237
 1.7%
American Indian03
Asian147
 50%
Hispanic303470
 55.1%
Pacific Islander00
White189180
 4.8%
Two or More Races5853
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.5%75.9%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Booker Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 950 students attended Booker Middle School.

Students who attend Booker Middle School usually go on to attend Booker High School

Booker Middle School ranks 812th of 1185 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Booker Middle School are 49% Hispanic, 25% African American, 19% White, 6% Two or more races.


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