Lexington Middle School

16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Lexington Middle School serves 1,044 students in grades 6-8.
Lexington Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lexington Middle School's student population of 1,044 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,044 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Lexington Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lexington Middle School is 0.66, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1286 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
35%
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Black
14%
22%
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White
39%
36%
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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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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexington Middle School's ranking?
Lexington Middle School is ranked #1286 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lexington Middle School often compared to?
Lexington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lexington Middle School?
1,044 students attend Lexington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lexington Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Middle School?
Lexington Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lexington Middle School offer ?
Lexington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lexington Middle School part of?
Lexington Middle School is part of Lee School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Teachers Last Day
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
Teachers First Day Back to School
August 02, 2023 (Wednesday)
Students First Day of School
August 10, 2023 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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