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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 2024 school year, there are 41 public middle schools serving 30,818 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 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
118 Schools
1,720 Schools
# Students
97,264 Students
1,064,348 Students
# Teachers
5,170 Teachers
58,059 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
145 Students
2,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,610 Students
30,219 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44,083 Students
395,427 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
37%
# Black Students
13,520 Students
223,522 Students
% Black Students
14%
21%
# White Students
34,766 Students
370,184 Students
% White Students
36%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
78 Students
1,894 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,062 Students
40,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,765
6,177
# Students in K Grade:
6,803
37,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,020
38,476
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,941
39,487
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,505
40,480
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,998
39,870
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,414
44,611
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,286
203,332
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,330
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,934
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,786
44,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,581
43,708
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,407
40,412
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,494
40,090
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,186 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,837 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,185 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,151 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,186
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,837
$11,783
Best Lee School District Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #55.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: PK-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #88.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #99.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #1010.
North Fort Myers For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1111.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Athenian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #1414.
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10141 W Terry St
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1515.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Grades: K-8
| 1,300 students
Rank: #1616.
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1717.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1818.
The Alva School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Grades: 5-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #2020.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Grades: 6-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #2121.
Caloosa Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
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
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #2222.
Veterans Park For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49 Homestead Rd S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Grades: PK-8
| 1,923 students
Rank: #2323.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Grades: 6-8
| 1,536 students
Rank: #2424.
Bonita Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25592 Imperial Pkwy
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Grades: 8-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2626.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2727.
Lee Adolescent Mothers Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2828.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,314 students
Rank: #2929.
Lehigh Acres Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Arthur Ave
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #3030.
Harns Marsh Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #3131.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #3232.
Heritage Charter Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #3333.
Fort Myers Middle Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
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