For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,573 students in 33971, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33971, FL are Harns Marsh Middle School and Varsity Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33971 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33971, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33971, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33971, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33971, FL include Harns Marsh Middle School and Varsity Lakes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33971?
2 public middle schools are located in 33971.
What is the racial composition of students in 33971?
33971 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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