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Manatee

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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215 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34205
Manatee County
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PH: (941) 708-8770
FAX: (941) 708-8686

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  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 42,150 students
  • 73 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 71% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Science
 39% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 43% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 53% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 59% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2008.

Math
 47% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 46% (2005)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 48% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 43% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 34% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 46% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 36% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 30% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 38% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Science
 38% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
  • The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
  • Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

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 FCAT Writing+ Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3.5

Grade 4

Writing+
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 77% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing+
 85% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 88% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Writing+
 74% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 78% in 2008.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Writing+ to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10.
  • The Writing+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school.
  • The FCAT Writing+ exam contains both multiple choice questions and an essay. The scores on GreatSchools profiles reflect student performance on the essay portion only.
  • The essay is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3.5 and above to meet state standards.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 FCAT NRT Results

 
Scale: National Percentile Rank (50 is the national average)


Grade 3
Reading Math

47
 58
 61
 60

61
 66
 68
 61
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 4
Reading Math

55
 69
 61
 68

63
 69
 74
 69
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 5
Reading Math

59
 69
 73
 73

61
 71
 75
 76
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 6
Reading Math

56
 67
 68
 63

62
 65
 65
 69
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 7
Reading Math

56
 66
 65
 70

65
 69
 72
 71
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 8
Reading Math

68
 63
 67
 67

66
 71
 72
 72
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 9
Reading Math

62
 63
 68
 67

70
 72
 72
 71
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008


Grade 10
Reading Math

59
 64
 56
 69

54
 66
 63
 60
 2005   2006   2007   2008   2005   2006   2007   2008 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used a norm-referenced test (NRT) section on the FCAT to assess students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math.
  • The FCAT NRT measures how well students in Florida scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average on the test.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers7%9%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1212
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees37%34%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1615
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White57%46%
Hispanic23%25%
Black15%23%
Multiracial4%4%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
2FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program145%46%
Students with disabilities218%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)217%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)217%13%
Gifted students23%4%
Gifted students (middle)26%7%
Gifted students (high school)26%5%
English language learners213%11%
English language learners (middle)25%6%
English language learners (high school)24%5%
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Attendance and Completion
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students absent more than 21 days6%7%
Students absent more than 21 days (middle)10%10%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)19%15%
Stability rate92%94%
Stability rate (middle)93%94%
Stability rate (high school)91%92%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,793$7,861
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%57%
Student and staff support10%11%
Administration11%10%
Other expenditures19%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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