Saltmeadow School vs. The Out-of-Door Academy
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
Saltmeadow School serves 16 students in grades 1-11. The student:teacher of Saltmeadow School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an independent, college preparatory school with three campuses in Sarasota, FL.
The Historic Siesta Key Campus (Pre-K through Grade 5) is located on Siesta Key, 444 Reid Street, Sarasota, Florida 34242.
The Lower School Campus on Clark Road (Pre-K through Grade 2) is located at 11011Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
The Middle School (6-8) and Upper Schools (9-12) are located on the beautiful Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch, 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34240.
Grades Offered
1-11
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
2000
1924
Students Body
Total Students
16 students
905 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
-
67
Grade 1 Students
1
49
Grade 2 Students
2
51
Grade 3 Students
-
37
Grade 4 Students
1
43
Grade 5 Students
2
52
Grade 6 Students
2
62
Grade 7 Students
-
76
Grade 8 Students
3
82
Grade 9 Students
2
88
Grade 10 Students
2
90
Grade 11 Students
1
94
Grade 12 Students
-
79
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
121 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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68%
Average Class Size
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9
Number of AP Classes
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21
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
7:1
Average SAT score
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1285
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Lower and Middle School students wear uniforms and Upper School students have a dress code.)
(Lower and Middle School students wear uniforms and Upper School students have a dress code.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,800
$30,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition levels by grade.
% on Financial Aid
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17%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$19,423
Acceptance Rate
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59%
Admissions Director
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Mrs. Laura Murphy
Admissions Associate
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Mrs. Dana Calo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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47
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School - Community Service and "Caring Kids Club"Lower School - Enrichment Clusters
Lower School - Fifth Grade Leadership CampLower School - Prime Time Afterschool Enrichment
Lower School - Safety PatrolLower School - Science Olympiad
Lower School - Student Admissions TeamLower School - World Peace Games
Middle School - Community ServiceMiddle School - Eighth Grade Leadership Camp
Middle School - National Junior Honor SocietyMiddle School - Science Olympiad
Middle School - Student CouncilUpper School - Academic Olympics
Upper School - Community ServiceUpper School - Cum Laude
Upper School - Forensics (debate)Upper School - Green Club
Upper School - JournalismUpper School - Leadership
Upper School - Literary MagazineUpper School - Model United Nations
Upper School - National Honor SocietyUpper School - Robotics
Upper School - Science OlympiadUpper School - Senior Video
Upper School - Seniors Leadership CampUpper School - Spirit Club
Upper School - Sports MedicineUpper School - Thespian Society
Upper School - World LanguagesUpper School - Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Lower School - Orchestra/Chorus/BandLower School - Theater
Middle School - ChoirMiddle School - Jazz Band
Middle School - OrchestraMiddle School - Theater
Upper School - Artist CircleUpper School - Choir
Upper School - Jazz BandUpper School - Orchestra
Upper School - TheaterUpper School - Tri-M Music Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School - IntramuralsMiddle School - Athletic Teams
Upper School - Athletic Teams