Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Imagine Charter School At North Manatee ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee's student population of 773 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Charter School At North Manatee is 0.67, 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
#1778 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Charter School At North Manatee's ranking?
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee is ranked #1778 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Imagine Charter School At North Manatee often compared to?
Imagine Charter School At North Manateeis often viewed alongside schools like Parrish Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Imagine Charter School At North Manatee?
773 students attend Imagine Charter School At North Manatee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Imagine Charter School At North Manatee students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Imagine Charter School At North Manatee?
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Charter School At North Manatee offer ?
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Charter School At North Manatee part of?
Imagine Charter School At North Manatee is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Students First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
School Closed for Labor Day
September 01, 2025 (Monday)
School Closed for Veteran's Day
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - School Closed
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Students Return from Fall Break
December 01, 2025 (Monday)
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