Below Average
#3104 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bonita Springs Charter School
Elementary School · Lee · Bonita Springs, FL
A Lee charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
25380 BERNWOOD DR, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
- Math 60% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 62.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bonita Springs Charter School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bonita Springs 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$86,731
Median home value
$419,200
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Gospel Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Bonita Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita SpringsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 626 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #66 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
Bonita Springs Charter School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonita Springs Charter School
Bonita Springs Charter School is a public elementary school in Bonita Springs, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,320 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 62.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,104 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonita Springs Charter School
What grades does Bonita Springs Charter School serve?
Bonita Springs Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bonita Springs Charter School?
Bonita Springs Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs Charter School is 62.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonita Springs Charter School rank in FL?
Bonita Springs Charter School ranks #3,104 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bonita Springs Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonita Springs Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Bonita Springs Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonita Springs Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bonita Springs Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Bonita Springs Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bonita Springs Charter School a Title I school?
No, Bonita Springs Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonita Springs Charter School?
41.3% of students at Bonita Springs 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
- 1,320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 62.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (239) 992-6932
- Area population (ZIP 34135)
- 46,983
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 58.5
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 34135; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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