Harns Marsh Elementary School
Harns Marsh Elementary School serves 1,022 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Harns Marsh Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Harns Marsh Elementary School's student population of 1,022 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 1,022 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Harns Marsh Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Harns Marsh Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2318 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 62% | 33% |
Black | 17% | 22% |
White | 17% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lee School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harns Marsh Elementary School is Palm Acres Charter High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Harns Marsh Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lehigh Acres Harns Marsh Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,225 student10
0.1 miles
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025 0.1 6-8 1,225 - Lehigh Acres Sunshine Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,163 student10
1.3 miles
601 Sara Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836 1.3 PK-5 1,163 - Lehigh Acres Palm Acres Charter High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 319 students10
1.4 miles
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300 1.4 9-12 319 - Lehigh Acres Tortuga Preserve Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 995 students10
1.6 miles
1711 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023 1.6 PK-5 995 - Lehigh Acres Lehigh Senior High School Math: 41% | Reading: 50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,134 students10
1.7 miles
901 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353 1.7 9-12 2,134
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