Imagine School at Palmer Ranch vs Sarasota Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
Sarasota Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students
| Measure | Imagine School at Palmer Ranch Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota Middle School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #387 of 2,187 | #23 of 563 |
| National rank | #5963 of 50,301 | #943 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.5% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 85% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarasota Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 78.3).
- •Sarasota Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 69%).
- •Sarasota Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 59%).
- •Imagine School at Palmer Ranch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 22.3%).
- •Imagine School at Palmer Ranch does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.4).
- •Sarasota Middle School is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 433.
- •Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is a charter school while Sarasota Middle School is a public 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch better than Sarasota Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sarasota Middle School ranks higher (83.6 vs 78.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Imagine School at Palmer Ranch and Sarasota Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch: 433. Sarasota Middle School: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine School at Palmer Ranch and Sarasota Middle School rank in Florida?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is 387th of 2,187 and Sarasota Middle School is 23rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).