Fort Myers Middle Academy

3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 687 students in grades 6-8, Fort Myers Middle Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fort Myers Middle Academy's student population of 687 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
687 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Fort Myers Middle Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Myers Middle Academy is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3517 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
52%
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25%
52%
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20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort Myers Middle Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
37%
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Black
47%
21%
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White
9%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Myers Middle Academy's ranking?
Fort Myers Middle Academy is ranked #3517 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Myers Middle Academy often compared to?
Fort Myers Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fort Myers Middle Academy?
687 students attend Fort Myers Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Fort Myers Middle Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Myers Middle Academy?
Fort Myers Middle Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Myers Middle Academy offer ?
Fort Myers Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fort Myers Middle Academy part of?
Fort Myers Middle Academy is part of Lee School District.

School Reviews

5   9/1/2015
I can't say enough about how absolutely amazing, and helpful the staff is at this school. From day one I've been blown away at how inviting, friendly, and caring this staff has been. The teachers energy levels are off the charts. They are truly excited about what they do.
- Posted by Parent - micha

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 687 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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