Booker Middle School
#294 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#6495 of 15,369 nationally
About Booker Middle School
Booker Middle School is a public middle located in Sarasota, in the Sarasota school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 811 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 294th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 811.
There are 31 schools in Sarasota; Booker Middle School ranks 22nd of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Booker Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Booker Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dreamers Academy
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 336 m away
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 1.1 km away
Booker High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students · 1.5 km away
Gocio Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students · 2.4 km away
Tuttle Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 2.8 km away
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 2.9 km away
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota · Charter high · Grades 6–12
997 students · 3.1 km away
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
747 students · 3.4 km away
Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students · 4.2 km away
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
96 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students
Denn John Middle School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
809 students
Meadowbrook Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
Fox Chapel Middle School
Spring Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students
Tradewinds Middle School
Greenacres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Booker Middle School a good school?
Booker Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 55.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #294 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Booker Middle School rank in Florida?
Booker Middle School ranks #294 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #6495 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Booker Middle School?
Booker Middle School had 811 students in 2025.
Is Booker Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Booker Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Booker Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Booker Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.