Punta Gorda Middle School vs. Murdock Middle School
Should I attend Punta Gorda Middle School or Murdock Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Punta Gorda Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Murdock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,228 students in grades 6-8, Punta Gorda Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Murdock Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,228 students
651 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1836 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
377
214
Grade 7 Students
439
186
Grade 8 Students
412
251
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
23%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
68%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
