Summary:
There are three elementary schools serving grades PK-8 in zip code 34219 (Parrish, FL), all part of the Manatee County School District, which is ranked 40th out of 70 districts in Florida.
Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is the top performer in the area, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide. It is the only school in the zip code that scores above the state average in every tested grade for both ELA and Math, with 5th-grade Science proficiency at 71% (well above the state's 60%). Barbara A Harvey Elementary School is a strong 3-star school that excels in upper-grade math, achieving 100% proficiency in 7th-grade Math and 82% in 6th-grade ELA. In contrast, Parrish Charter Academy is the lowest-ranked school in the area, earning a 2-star rating and scoring below the state average in every 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade ELA and Math test, with 5th-grade Science proficiency at just 37%.
A key finding is that spending and resources do not guarantee performance. Parrish Charter Academy has the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (23.23% free/reduced lunch), the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.3:1), and higher per-student spending ($10,644) than Barbara A Harvey ($9,490), yet it significantly underperforms both traditional public schools. Chronic absenteeism is a shared concern, with all three schools above 20%, though still better than the state average of 31.4%. For parents seeking a well-rounded, high-quality elementary education in this zip code, Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School is the most reliable choice, consistently meeting or exceeding state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
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