Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts's student population of 807 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts is 0.41, 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
#1720 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts's ranking?
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts is ranked #1720 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts often compared to?
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Artsis 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts?
807 students attend Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts?
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts offer ?
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts part of?
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
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