ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY

www.rowlettmiddleacademy.org

Charter School 671 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rowlett Middle Academy, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Operating under the umbrella of the Rowlett educational community, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic environment integrated with a strong focus on the performing and visual arts. The school is designed to foster a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

The academy is well-regarded for its mission to provide a personalized learning experience that caters to diverse student needs while maintaining high standards for academic achievement. By blending traditional core subjects with specialized artistic electives, Rowlett Middle Academy encourages students to explore their passions in a supportive, innovative setting. Its focus on community involvement and character development further distinguishes it as a prominent educational option within the Manatee County area.

671

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	173
Black	60
Asian	10
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	4

White
385 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
173 (25.8 %)
Black
60 (8.9 %)
Two or More
39 (5.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)462-4100
Website:	http://www.rowlettmiddleacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 225

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 220

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	225
Grade 7	226
Grade 8	220

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROWLETT MIDDLE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	386	57.5%
Male	285	42.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th