Gulf Middle School
Tel:
(239)549-0606
- Gulf Middle School serves 791 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Gulf Middle School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 791 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gulf Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gulf Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #867 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 32% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 61% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gulf Middle School is Ida S. Baker High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oasis Charter Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gulf Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cape Coral Gulf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1028 students
0.3 miles
3400 Sw 17th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239)549-2726 0.3 PK-5 1028 - Cape Coral Stepping Stones Charter School Grades: K-5 | 1561 students
0.3 miles
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239)549-2726 0.3 K-5 1561 - Cape Coral Ida S. Baker High School Grades: 9-12 | 1828 students
0.4 miles
3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239)458-6690 0.4 9-12 1828 - Cape Coral Oasis Charter Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 895 students
0.8 miles
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239)542-1577 0.8 PK-5 895 - Cape Coral Oasis Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 725 students
0.8 miles
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239)541-1167 0.8 9-12 725
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