Summary:
Zip code 34285 in Venice, Florida, is home to six schools within the highly-rated Sarasota school district, serving elementary through high school grades and offering a diverse range of academic environments for families.
The standout school in the area is Student Leadership Academy, a middle school that earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 93rd percentile among Florida middle schools, with perfect 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 92% in Civics. For high school, Venice Senior High School is a consistent performer with a 4-star rating and an exceptional 97.3% graduation rate, significantly outpacing both district and state averages. Among elementary schools, Venice Elementary School outperforms its neighbor Garden Elementary School in nearly every metric, including higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism, despite both serving the same grade levels. The two Sky Academy middle schools, Sky Academy Englewood and Sky Academy Venice, share an address but show different academic outcomes, with Sky Academy Englewood ranking higher in the 79th percentile compared to Sky Academy Venice's 61st percentile.
Key metrics reveal wide disparities in resources and demographics. Venice Elementary School spends the most per student at $18,034, while Sky Academy Venice spends the least at $9,614, yet the top-ranked Student Leadership Academy spends a moderate $11,101, suggesting efficient resource use matters more than total spending. Chronic absenteeism across all schools is well below the state average of 31.4%, with Student Leadership Academy having the lowest rate at 14.0%. Overall, this zip code offers strong educational options, with Venice Senior High School providing an excellent endpoint for the educational pipeline, while families should carefully compare elementary and middle school choices based on performance and fit.
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