BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

6215 RIVER CLUB BLVD
BRADENTON, FL 34202

www.manateeschools.net/bradenrivermiddle

797 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Braden River Middle School, located in Bradenton, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the School District of Manatee County. Situated in the River Club community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It serves students in grades 6 through 8, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to high school while addressing the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

The school prides itself on a culture that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and student engagement. Beyond the core academic subjects, Braden River Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, aimed at providing a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging resources provided by the Manatee County School District, the school focuses on integrating technology and collaborative learning strategies to help students succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

797

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRADEN RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	282
Black	113
Asian	34
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
337 (42.3%)
Hispanic
282 (35.4%)
Black
113 (14.2%)
Asian
34 (4.3%)
Two or More
30 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)751-7080
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/bradenrivermiddle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 250

Grade 7 281

Grade 8 266