Lee School District

2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public middle schools serving 29,322 students in Lee School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
123 Schools
1,719 Schools
# Students
99,354 Students
1,028,832 Students
# Teachers
4,977 Teachers
54,685 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Lee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#46 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lee  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lee  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lee  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lee  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lee  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
134 Students
2,965 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,637 Students
28,145 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46,581 Students
387,831 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
38%
# Black Students
13,549 Students
215,168 Students
% Black Students
14%
21%
# White Students
34,233 Students
352,586 Students
% White Students
34%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
1,772 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,136 Students
40,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,674
6,188
# Students in K Grade:
6,847
37,252
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,044
38,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,210
38,925
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,196
41,876
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,690
38,781
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,254
42,333
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,557
213,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,508
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,627
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,087
34,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,003
33,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,712
31,237
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,945
31,409
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,930 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,588 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,185 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lee  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,151 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lee  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,930
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lee  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,588
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lee  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lee School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Sanibel School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #33.
Three Oaks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #44.
Trafalgar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Gulf Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #77.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
624 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #88.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Grades: K-8
| 1,302 students
Rank: #99.
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 1,106 students
Rank: #1010.
The Alva School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 1,237 students
Rank: #1111.
Lexington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #1212.
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10141 W Terry St
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #1313.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: PK-12
| 801 students
Rank: #1414.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: #1515.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #1616.
Diplomat Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1717.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1818.
Mariner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Grades: 5-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2020.
Caloosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #2121.
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Homestead Rd S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Grades: PK-8
| 2,133 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Grades: 6-8
| 1,563 students
Rank: #2323.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: #2424.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Grades: K-8
| 579 students
Rank: #2525.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #2626.
Lehigh Acres Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Arthur Ave
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,356 students
Rank: #2727.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 842 students
Rank: #2828.
Harns Marsh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 1,422 students
Rank: #2929.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,307 students
Rank: #3030.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #3131.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #3232.
Fort Myers Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Grades: 6-8
| 687 students
Rank: #3333.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 123 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 99,354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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