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#1572 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 42% in state
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3291 BUCKINGHAM RD, Fort Myers, FL 33905
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 8% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Buckingham Exceptional Student Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$70,009
Median home value
$260,400
Median rent
$1,509/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnery Road Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| County Wide Exceptional Child ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Learning ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
| Gateway Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 2,977 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #18 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
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is a public school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,572 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
What grades does Buckingham Exceptional Student Center serve?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckingham Exceptional Student Center rank in FL?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center ranks #1,572 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center a charter school?
No, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckingham Exceptional Student Center a Title I school?
No, Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckingham Exceptional Student Center?
55.9% of students at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (239) 693-1233
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 33905)
- 40,908
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 33905; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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