L. A. Ainger Middle School

245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, L. A. Ainger 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 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

L. A. Ainger Middle School's student population of 644 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
644 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

L. A. Ainger Middle School 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 L. A. Ainger Middle School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1274 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of L. A. Ainger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of L. A. Ainger Middle School 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.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of L. A. Ainger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
37%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
77%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of L. A. Ainger Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in L. A. Ainger Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L. A. Ainger Middle School's ranking?
L. A. Ainger Middle School is ranked #1274 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are L. A. Ainger Middle School often compared to?
L. A. Ainger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Charlotte Middle School, Murdock Middle School, Punta Gorda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend L. A. Ainger Middle School?
644 students attend L. A. Ainger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of L. A. Ainger Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. A. Ainger Middle School?
L. A. Ainger Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does L. A. Ainger Middle School offer ?
L. A. Ainger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L. A. Ainger Middle School part of?
L. A. Ainger Middle School is part of Charlotte School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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