Lexington Middle School
Tel:
(239)454-6130
- Lexington Middle School serves 1,084 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Lexington Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lexington Middle School's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,084 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lexington Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lexington Middle School is 0.61, 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 | #845 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 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 | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 32% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 54% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Lexington Middle School is Cypress Lake High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cypress Lake Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harlem Heights Community Charter School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Myers Harlem Heights Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 28 students
1.5 miles
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239)482-7706 1.5 K-3 28 - Fort Myers Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1193 students
1.5 miles
15200 Alexandria Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239)481-1761 1.5 PK-5 1193 - Fort Myers Cypress Lake High School Grades: 9-12 | 1631 students
2.0 miles
6750 Panther Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239)481-2233 2.0 9-12 1631 - Fort Myers Cypress Lake Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 824 students
2.4 miles
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239)481-1533 2.4 6-8 824 - Fort Myers Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 401 students
2.9 miles
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239)432-6767 2.9 9-12 401
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