Alta Vista Elementary School vs Sarasota Military Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota · Charter high · Grades 6–12
997 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota Military Academy Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 2,187 | #186 of 576 |
| National rank | #18370 of 50,301 | #5806 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 453 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.7 vs 60.0).
- •Alta Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Sarasota Military Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 84.3%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Sarasota Military Academy is the larger school with 997 students compared with 453.
- •Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school while Sarasota Military Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista Elementary School better than Sarasota Military Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta Vista Elementary School and Sarasota Military Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary School: 453. Sarasota Military Academy: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary School and Sarasota Military Academy rank in Florida?
Alta Vista Elementary School is 1099th of 2,187 and Sarasota Military Academy is 186th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).