At a glance
Reported students
747
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
635
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences: 747 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sarasota. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Sarasota. NCES reports 747 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.5%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.9%
- Hispanic30.5%
- Black6.4%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sarasota
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Venice Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
732 reported students
Brookside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
724 reported students
McIntosh Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
Booker Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
811 reported students
Heron Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
945 reported students
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,040 reported students
Public schools near Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Middle School Middle · Sarasota | 06–08 | 811 | 2.1 mi |
| Brookside Middle School Middle · Sarasota | 06–08 | 724 | 3.1 mi |
| McIntosh Middle School Middle · Sarasota | 06–08 | 693 | 4.5 mi |
| Sarasota Middle School Middle · Sarasota | 06–08 | 1,290 | 6.4 mi |
| Electa Lee Magnet Middle School Middle · Manatee | 06–08 | 679 | 8 mi |
| Braden River Middle School Middle · Manatee | 06–08 | 797 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
What grades does Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences serve?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sarasota.
How many students attend Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences reported 747 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 752 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 747 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences in?
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is part of Sarasota, based in Sarasota, FL, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Booker Middle School (2.1 mi), Brookside Middle School (3.1 mi), McIntosh Middle School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.