Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers?
302 students attend Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers?
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers offer ?
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers part of?
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers is part of Lee School District.
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