Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Buckingham Exceptional Student Center serves the northeast part of Fort Myers, FL, covering an area of approximately 129.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center's student population of 60 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2732 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center's ranking?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is ranked #2732 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Buckingham Exceptional Student Center often compared to?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Centeris often viewed alongside schools like County Wide Exceptional Child Programs, Royal Palm Exceptional School Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
The graduation rate of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
60 students attend Buckingham Exceptional Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckingham Exceptional Student Center offer ?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center part of?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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