Established in 2004 and spanning grades 6 through 8, R. Dan Nolan Middle School is a public school in the Manatee County school district.
The approximately 1,200 students can choose from a variety of elective classes, including band, art, technology, Spanish and journalism. The school has its own state-of-the-art film production studio as well as a small farm with pigs, cows and chickens for those students interested in exploring a career in agriculture.
Nolan, which has a Colt as its mascot, also competes against other schools in several sports, such as soccer, cross country, basketball and volleyball.
Student test scores run slightly higher than the state average, and the school has its own chapters of the National Junior Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and HOSA: Future Health Professionals. Students in both FBLA and HOSA take part in district and regional competitions and attend conferences.
The school’s mission is to inspire students with a passion for learning, empowered to pursue their dreams confidently and creatively, while contributing to their community, nation and world.
Located in a residential area, the middle school is close to a main road, making drop-off and pick-up easier. Buses also service the school.
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6615 Greenbrook Blvd,
Bradenton, FL
Manatee County School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Scot Boice
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12%
State Average
22%
Science
9%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
444:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
70.3%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
3.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/30/2015
I felt like the teachers taught specifically to the smarter kids and sometimes left the struggling kids to still not understand the material being taught. I also felt like the teachers were more concerned about dress code then disciplining kids in the classroom who were distracting others from learning.
7/31/2014
Great academics & extracurriculars, no diversity.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/12/2023
We feel very lucky to have found this school. The teachers are top notch and the staff went out of their way to help us. Most importantly, my kids loved the school and excelled academically. The kids were thrilled with the many elective choices. Mine got involved with the TSA club and chorus and ban...
9/19/2019
I would have to agree with most of the reviews I’ve read. The staff is not the best, I have little complaints with the teachers, but the administrative staff......I have been shocked at the way they have spoken to me, that it makes me wonder how they treat the students.
5/11/2017
Nolan has been pretty good insofar as middle schools go in general. Our child's been there all 3years. Not too many behavior problems student body wise but that changes from year to year.The principal is just "eh" and we aren't too jazzed about him. He seems not to be on the proverbial ball, and def...
1/8/2017
Giving this school two stars is very generous, while most of the teachers are nice and caring, there are some staff members that don't care about the students. There is very little discipline, an example of this would be the reward activities, all students get a card with 10 open spaces on it, 5 spa...
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Attendance Zone
About Lakewood Ranch
List Price Range
$165K - $2.8M
Homes For Sale
405
Average Home Value
$437,036
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Household Income
$71,676
% of College Grads
27.8%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
1,939 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,444 - $4,844 per month
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- Bradenton, FL
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Parks in this Area
Lakewood Ranch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Country Club East Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Bob Gardner Community Park
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
James L. Patton Community Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Lake Manatee State Park
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Greenbrook Adventure Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Braden River Nature Park
Myakka Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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