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
20:1
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
78%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
39
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Full Time Teachers
39
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Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
11%
State Average
20%
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Science
6%
State Average
23%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
444:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.3%
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Female
48.7%
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White
70.9%
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Hispanic
19%
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Two or more races
4.5%
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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
Lots of honors options and teachers who know/like their subject.
7/31/2014
The Tech lab is top notch and the art lab's good too.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/21/2025
Beware of your child has a 504 or IEP. They don’t care about children with learning disabilities it’s always parents and child’s fault, never the teachers. If I had the financial option I would homeschool or private school.
6/23/2025
Both my brother and I attended Nolan after it was advertised to us as a great local middle school. Unfortunately, we both had a terrible experience. From the teachers to the students, we were treated poorly — not because we were disruptive or misbehaving, but simply because people at this school fel...
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.
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Homes For Sale
537
Average Home Value
$763,082
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
$141,368
% of College Grads
54.2%
Median Age
52
Average House Size
2,506 Sq Ft
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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
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R. Dan Nolan Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Bradenton, FL, in the Lakewood Ranch neighborhood, and is served by the Manatee County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. R. Dan Nolan Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $763,082. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle Academy, Inc., Providence Community School, Out-Of-Door Academy Middle & Upper School, and more. Learn more about what Bradenton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near R. Dan Nolan Middle School.