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#3525 of 3,778 schools in FL
Athenian Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18851 OAK CENTER DRIVE, Fort Myers, FL 33967
- Math 43% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athenian Academy Charter School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 43% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Athenian Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,787
Median home value
$321,800
Median rent
$1,695/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| San Carlos Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Pinewoods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
| 3 Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #93 of 110
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athenian Academy Charter School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athenian Academy Charter School
Athenian Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,525 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athenian Academy Charter School
What grades does Athenian Academy Charter School serve?
Athenian Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Athenian Academy Charter School?
Athenian Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athenian Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athenian Academy Charter School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athenian Academy Charter School rank in FL?
Athenian Academy Charter School ranks #3,525 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Athenian Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athenian Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athenian Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athenian Academy Charter School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Athenian Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Athenian Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Athenian Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Athenian Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athenian Academy Charter School?
32.4% of students at Athenian Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (239) 319-9384
- Area population (ZIP 33967)
- 27,337
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33967; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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