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Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 31,713 students in Lee School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
122 Schools
1,741 Schools
# Students
100,064 Students
1,041,842 Students
# Teachers
4,423 Teachers
54,698 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
49%
38%
% Black
13%
21%
% White
33%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,506 is less than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,185 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,151 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,845
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,506
$11,616
Best Lee School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Gr: K-8 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
624 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18851 Oak Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
The Alva School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Gr: PK-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10141 W Terry St
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Gr: PK-12 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Caloosa Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Gr: PK-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Homestead Rd S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Gr: PK-8 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Harns Marsh Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 1,316 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Gr: PK-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Lehigh Acres Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Sunrise Blvd.
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Fort Myers Middle Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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