Suncoast School For Innovative Studies
Phone: (941) 952-5277
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- Status: Operational
- Type: Regular
- Grades: Kindergarten - 8th
- School Location: A Small City
Brief Description
- Suncoast School For Innovative Studies serves Kindergarten through 8th Grade Students From The City Of Sarasota, Which Is Part Of Sarasota County. This School Is Eligible For Participation In State & Federal Title I Programs. As A Charter School, Funding Is Provided Under A Specific Charter Granted By The State Legislature Or Other Authority. Some Or All Students From This School Participate In Free Or Reduced Lunch Programs.
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3 Rating(s) Submitted
- Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on September 15, 2007 (Rating: 5 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
- Only 3 weeks into the new school year and WOW what a great decision it was to move my daughter to SSIS. she really loves it and wakes up happy everyday to go to school. The staff is wonderful and There is such a family feel to the school. we are very happy!
- Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on March 07, 2008 (Rating: 5 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
- Imagine a school where all of the staff members know your name and your children's names. The teachers volunteer their time right along side of the parents for fundraisers and after school community building activities. Students are nurtured yet challenged and homework is manageable yet meaningful. Parental involvement is required and valued. Any bullying or foul language (both rare) is nipped in the bud. The kids are mutually supportive (even in middle school) and programs are set up such that some of the older kids can mentor their younger peers. This is SSIS and we love it. Our family has been there for several years and our children are thriving. The only negative is that it is getting a bit crowded and a new facility would be beneficial but in my mind, all of the most important educational aspects are in place.
- Reviewed by a Parent/Guardian on March 09, 2009 (Rating: 5 / 5) Report As Inappropriate
- It is my daughter's first year at SSIS and I've already made the decision to keep her there through 8th grade. There is so much support, attentiveness, and nurturing at SSIS, that I can't imagine being apart of any other educational family.
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School Events Calendar
- January 1
- New Year's Day (2009)
- January 19
- Martin Luther King Day
- February 14
- Valentine's Day
- February 16
- President's Day Observed
- March 17
- St. Patrick's Day
- April 12
- Easter
- May 25
- Memorial Day
- July 4
- Independence Day
- September 7
- Labor Day
- October 12
- Columbus Day
- October 31
- Halloween
- November 11
- Veteran's Day
- November 26
- Thanksgiving Day
- December 25
- Christmas Day
2009 School Year Events
School Statistics
- Students Per Grade
- Student Race
- Student Gender
- Free Lunch Eligibility
Students Per Grade
- Number of Students Per Grade
- Kindergarten: 26
- 1st Grade: 32
- 2nd Grade: 19
- 3rd Grade: 21
- 4th Grade: 24
- 5th Grade: 28
- 6th Grade: 25
- 7th Grade: 26
- 8th Grade: 23
Student Racial Breakdown
- Student Racial Breakdown
- Asian: 1
- Hispanic: 12
- Black: 15
- White: 181
Student Gender Breakdown
- Student Gender Breakdown
- Male: 113
- Female: 96
Free Lunch Eligibility Breakdown
- Free Lunch Eligibility Breakdown
- This School: 40.6%
- All Sarasota Schools: 38.9%
- All Florida Schools: 45.3%
Test Scores
- Overall Performance
- Past Performance
- FCAT
2008 Overall Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Met | District Met | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Grades | All Subjects | 68.6% | 70.9% | 62.3% |
Overall Test Scores Past Performance
| Years | Subject | School Met | District Met | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | All Subjects | 56.1% | 65.2% | 58.1% |
| 2007 | All Subjects | 72.3% | 67.7% | 59.8% |
| 2008 | All Subjects | 68.6% | 70.9% | 62.3% |
2008 FCAT Math Test Score Performance
2008 FCAT Reading Test Score Performance
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Math | 65.7% | 73.3% | 64.8% |
| 3 | Math | 94.0% | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 4 | Math | 74.0% | 78.0% | 71.0% |
| 5 | Math | 46.0% | 71.0% | 61.0% |
| 6 | Math | 36.0% | 61.0% | 53.0% |
| 7 | Math | 67.0% | 68.0% | 61.0% |
| 8 | Math | 77.0% | 77.0% | 67.0% |
| Grade | Subject | School Proficient | District Proficient | State Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Reading | 71.5% | 74.8% | 65.0% |
| 3 | Reading | 94.0% | 83.0% | 72.0% |
| 4 | Reading | 61.0% | 79.0% | 70.0% |
| 5 | Reading | 71.0% | 78.0% | 67.0% |
| 6 | Reading | 72.0% | 71.0% | 63.0% |
| 7 | Reading | 81.0% | 73.0% | 65.0% |
| 8 | Reading | 50.0% | 65.0% | 53.0% |
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Private - Number of Students: 224
- Number of Full-Time Teachers: 0
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 0.0:1
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