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SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD

871 S RIVER RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223SARASOTA
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Charter
325
Students
Total enrolled
$14,758
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
8% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 325 students in grades 06–08 in ENGLEWOOD, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,758 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD is a mid-sized middle in ENGLEWOOD, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 325 students. The district invests $14,758 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 6% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD

325
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
6%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution171 male · 154 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility6%
National avg 52% · 19 students
Student Composition
75%
16%
White75%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black3%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120168008488

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,758Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,758
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,493
Student Support$2,804
Administration$1,771
Operations$2,214
Other$1,476
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,758 spent per student, an estimated $6,538 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
77%
State government
11.5%
Local (property tax)
77.1%
Federal programs
11.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 6% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountySarasota County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSARASOTA
Phone: (941)999-4775
NCES ID: 120168008488
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ENGLEWOOD seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
871 S RIVER RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.