Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34209


Summary:

The 34209 zip code area of Manatee County, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, all part of the Manatee school district. While the district is ranked 34 out of 68 in Florida, the schools in this area show a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-achieving schools and others struggling to meet state standards.

The top-performing schools in the area are Ida M. Stewart Elementary School and Palma Sola Elementary School, both of which rank among the best elementary schools in Florida. These schools boast excellent test scores, with 80% or more of students proficient in core subjects, as well as low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, schools like H.S. Moody Elementary and W.D. Sugg Middle lag behind district and state averages in academic performance.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and student outcomes, with schools serving higher-poverty populations, such as Oasis Middle School, struggling with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. However, Oasis Middle, the only charter school in the area, stands out for its strong academic results, outperforming the district and state in several subjects, suggesting the potential for charter schools to provide high-quality education in the 34209 zip code.








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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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