Serving 38 students in grades 6-12, Amikids Manatee ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amikids Manatee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Amikids Manatee's student population of 38 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Amikids Manatee ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amikids Manatee is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3506 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
38%
Black
40%
21%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amikids Manatee's ranking?
Amikids Manatee is ranked #3506 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Amikids Manatee?
38 students attend Amikids Manatee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Amikids Manatee students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amikids Manatee?
Amikids Manatee has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amikids Manatee offer ?
Amikids Manatee offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amikids Manatee part of?
Amikids Manatee is part of Manatee School District.
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