Sarasota Middle School’s mascot, the panther, is prominent throughout many of the public school’s programs — from its motto, the Panther Pact, to its interscholastic sports teams.
The approximately 1,200 students in grades six through eight enjoy special activities throughout the school year, like visits from dessert trucks, a book fair and spirit week, where they get to dress up according to a different theme each day.
It’s not all fun and games, though. Students participate in National History Day and the STEM Fair. Exceptional students can place into the Panther Gifted Academy, and all students may choose elective courses in fields such as music and technology.
Extracurricular activities contribute to the school’s creative and fitness facets. Students may take part in drama and choir, putting on performances throughout the year. The athletic department includes tennis, golf, basketball and track teams who compete against other local schools.
No matter where each student’s interests lie, they all unite for the Panther Pact: to be polite, prepared, productive and safe.
You’ll find Sarasota Middle School’s 42-acre campus in a commercial area, close to Ashton Elementary School.
Sarasota Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
4826 Ashton Rd,
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Laurie Breslin
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
8%
State Average
22%
Science
11%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
292:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
17.7%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/4/2024
I'm am on my 2nd year at sms and the only problem about it is major bullying I have had so many issues with being bullied this year it is insane and the teachers do nothing other than that a pretty good school
GreatSchools Reviews
3/30/2025
Reviews are meaningless for the most part because people use them to complain. But this review is not the case. It's to get a message across to other teachers. I recently taught as a sub here and wish to forewarn anyone substituting at this school to beware of their ESE classes. My reason for saying...
11/16/2021
As an 7th grade student who currently goes there, I think this is one of the worst schools ever, but it is somewhat okay. Some teachers are nice and actually care about my education, which I am thankful for. Although there are many teachers and staff members who I find so moody, and many teachers wh...
10/17/2019
Top notch with college level courses if you qualify.
10/5/2015
This school is beyond a let down. I don't even know where to start. The whole AGA group and PGA group being completely segregated is horrible to do to any child. Talk about labeling them right off the bat. Than there's the teachers who are just in a bad mood at school and blame your child's behavior...
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Attendance Zone
About Bee Ridge
List Price Range
$175K - $7.1M
Homes For Sale
328
Average Home Value
$709,776
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$95,605
% of College Grads
41.4%
Median Age
50
Average House Size
1,936 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Ashton Pointe Playground
Twin Lakes Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Urfer Family Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tot Lot Playground Area
Larry C Manning Memorial Preserve
- Trails
Ashton Trailhead
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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