Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SIX MILE CHARTER ACADEMY serves the southern part of Fort Myers, FL, covering an area of approximately 106.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers's student population of 770 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2749 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
45%
38%
Black
26%
21%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers's ranking?
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers is ranked #2749 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers?
770 students attend Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers?
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers offer ?
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers part of?
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers is part of Lee School District.
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