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Enrollment
1,040
Middle
DISTRICT 721 · STATE 794
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SARASOTA·NCES 120168007410
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
2700 PANACEA BLVD, NORTH PORT, FL 34289 · (941) 240-8590 · Sarasota County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,040 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 64% of Florida public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public middle schools
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
62 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
532 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 332 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 366 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 342 | 33% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
56.9%
FL avg 56.7% . +2.9pp since 2023
Math
64.9%
FL avg 58.9% . +4.9pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 5 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 56.9% | 64.9% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% | 60.0% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
58.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.5%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 58% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 56% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (58.2% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 1,040 | 51.2% | 58.2% |
| LAKE ASBURY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GREEN COVE SPRINGS | 940 | 50.1% | 68.5% |
| STORM GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL VERO BEACH | 904 | 51.9% | 58.5% |
| BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL PALMETTO | 1,171 | 49.4% | 56.2% |
| SOUTH SUMTER MIDDLE SCHOOL WEBSTER | 890 | 48.1% | 65.1% |
| ORMOND BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL ORMOND BEACH | 1,007 | 50.1% | 60.2% |
Matched among Florida middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Sarasota County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.2% | #213 of 560 | #6 of 11 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 64.9% | #204 of 560 ▲ 15 | #7 of 11 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.9% | #244 of 560 ▼ 35 | #7 of 11 ▼ 1 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,040 | #124 of 584 | #2 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #76 of 547 | #9 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.5% | #297 of 553 | #6 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.2% | #281 of 565 | #5 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.3% | #56 of 137 | #3 of 8 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,040
+62 (+6%) vs 2020
+55% since 2010-11, when it was 670
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 18.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,040 | 62 | 16.8:1 | 51% (532) |
| 2023-24 | 1,016 | 60 | 16.9:1 | 56% (571) |
| 2022-23 | 978 | 59 | 16.6:1 | 55% (542) |
| 2020-21 | 978 | 53 | 18.4:1 | 54% (527) |
| 2017-18 | 918 | 54 | 17.0:1 | 67% (612) |
| 2015-16 | 859 | 54 | 15.9:1 | 58% (496) |
| 2010-11 | 670 | 44 | 15.2:1 | 67% (448) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL.
About WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school located in NORTH PORT, Florida, in Sarasota County. The school counts 1,040 students across grades 6 through 8. The school's enrollment is 31% above the 794 average for middle schools in Florida.
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is among 60 schools run by SARASOTA, which serves 45,246 students.
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL's enrollment is 61% White. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 9% Black, and 8% multiracial. By comparison, Sarasota County residents are about 82% White. By the diversity index, WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL comes in at 58%.
A ratio of 16.8:1 comes from the school's 62 full-time-equivalent teachers. For comparison, middle schools in Florida average 19.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 51% in 2024-25.
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is graded B by allk12, scoring above 64% of Florida public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
On a poverty-adjusted basis, WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL falls in the middle 80% of Florida schools: 58.2% actual against 55.5% predicted.
In the county around the school, Sarasota County, median household income is about $83,416, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is among the 63 public schools in Sarasota County.
The nearest public school is ATWATER ELEMENTARY, at about 1.5 miles. There are 6 other public schools within five miles. WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL places 7th of 7 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data.
Federal counts put enrollment at 978 in 2020-21 and 1,040 in 2024-25, a 6% increase. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 18.4:1 to 16.8:1.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Sarasota County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
459,547
Census ACS
Median income
$83,416
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
63
45,253 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SARASOTA
- RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,637 students
- VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,579 students
- NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,557 students
- SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,359 students
- PINE VIEW SCHOOLCombined · 1,752 students
- BOOKER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,479 students
Other schools in NORTH PORT
- NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,557 students
- IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORTCombined · 1,228 students
- LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 1,025 students
- HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 945 students
- ATWATER ELEMENTARYElementary · 892 students
- TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 841 students
Other Woodland Middle schools
11 other US public schools in 11 states are named Woodland Middle. WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 12.
- Woodland Middle SchoolGurnee, IL · 1,541 students
- WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLEAST MEADOW, NY · 1,141 students
- Woodland Middle SchoolBrentwood, TN · 957 students
- Woodland Middle SchoolEast Point, GA · 937 students
- WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLCOEUR D'ALENE, ID · 747 students
Nearby schools
- ATWATER ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 892
- TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.2 mi · 841
- IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT2.4 mi · 1,228
- LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.3 mi · 764
- LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.3 mi · 1,025
- CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4.7 mi · 813
Frequently asked questions
About WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL?
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,040 students in grades 06-08.
Is WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL have?
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL employs 62 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL?
At WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 61% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL in?
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL is part of SARASOTA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.