Heron Creek Middle School

Heron Creek Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
6501 W Price Blvd,  North Port, FL
Sarasota County Schools
3.0
902 Students
B+
Niche Grade
With around 850 students in grades six to eight, Heron Creek Middle School (Heron Creek) is part of the Sarasota County School District and one of two middle schools in North Port. The school is situated in a residential area near the city’s only public high school, North Port High School. Students at Heron Creek have opportunities to explore academics in a variety of ways. One option is the school's college preparatory magnet program, Cambridge Pre-Advanced International Certificate of Education (Pre-AICE), which requires an application process. Those accepted in Pre-AICE can enroll in classes for high school credits, visit at least one college and develop a personalized college prep plan. Student progress and test scores mirror the average for the entire state. All students can choose elective courses in subjects like robotics, business ownership, orchestra and hospitality and tourism. Heron Creek Patriots compete in several sports, including tennis, volleyball, golf and track and field. Flag football and table tennis are played as intramural athletics. According to the school’s mission, all students are empowered through academic and social learning to be prepared for college and/or careers along with becoming socially responsible adults and lifelong learners.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kristine Lawrence
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
22%
Science
23%
State Average
26%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
281:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
61.4%
Hispanic
19.1%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
8.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#160 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 22 Reviews
1.0 student
3/13/2025
I still attend Heron Creek Middle School, and I feel it's important to highlight several serious concerns. First and foremost, the lack of discipline is alarming. Many students face little to no consequences for their actions, leading to a school culture where misbehavior, including fights, slurs, a...
2.0 student
2/7/2025
This school is not good, fights are like every week, not safe, and the students aren't excited to learn anything and it has just been the worst school I ever went to. If I could rate it a 0/10 I would. HORRIBLE I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!
5.0 other
11/18/2024
i dont go t this cshool but I really want to
5.0 parent
9/6/2024
Great school. They were always kind and tried extra with our kids. Always had lots of friends and loved their teachers and classes

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