Summary:
In zip code 34212, there is one middle school, Carlos E. Haile Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Bradenton, Florida, with a total enrollment of 715 students.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School is a standout in advanced mathematics, achieving a 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and a 93% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 for the 2025-2026 school year, dramatically outperforming both the Manatee district and state averages. The school also demonstrates strong and consistent English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with all three grade levels scoring 61% proficient in the same year, which is notably higher than the district average. However, the school's state ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from the 73rd percentile (4-star) in 2023-2024 to the 61st percentile (3-star) in 2025-2026. Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, per-student spending of $10,574, and a free/reduced lunch rate of 44.2%.
A critical weakness is a "7th grade math slump," with proficiency rates of 42% and 37% in the last two school years, significantly below state averages. In contrast, the school is highly effective at placing students in advanced math courses, where they achieve near-perfect scores. Science is a growing strength, with 8th-grade proficiency rates well above district and state averages. The school consistently outperforms its low-ranked district in nearly every subject, making it a "bright spot" within Manatee County, which is ranked 40th out of 70 districts in Florida.
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