VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1900 CENTER RD
VENICE, FL 34292

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/venicemiddle

732 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Venice Middle School, located at 1900 Center Road in Venice, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Sarasota County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility. As part of a high-performing district, Venice Middle focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while catering to the diverse developmental needs of early adolescents.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that promote school spirit and community engagement. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Venice Middle School aims to cultivate a positive campus culture where students feel connected, motivated, and empowered to achieve their personal best.

732

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	108
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	64

White
533 (72.8%)
Hispanic
108 (14.8%)
Two or More
64 (8.7%)
Asian
16 (2.2%)
Black
11 (1.5%)

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:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)486-2100
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/venicemiddle
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 282