How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL | PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BRADENTON, FL | PALMETTO, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 897 | 2,185 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 54.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL | PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.9% | 36.4% |
| African American | 15.9% | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.8% | 39.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL | PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 448.5:1 | 364.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.2% | 42.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 270 | 516 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.