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#2096 of 3,778 schools in FL
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2855 COLONIAL BLVD, Fort Myers, FL 33966
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 45% proficient (2019)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at County Wide Exceptional Child Programs score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 40% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 17 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where County Wide Exceptional Child Programs 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$86,812
Median home value
$362,400
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33966; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Southwest Florida Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Evangelical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 934 | Compare → |
| Royal Palm Exceptional School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 120 | 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.
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
- #37 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
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is a public school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,096 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
What grades does County Wide Exceptional Child Programs serve?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend County Wide Exceptional Child Programs?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
How does County Wide Exceptional Child Programs rank in FL?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs ranks #2,096 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is County Wide Exceptional Child Programs's MySchoolScout rating?
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 County Wide Exceptional Child Programs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, County Wide Exceptional Child Programs has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is County Wide Exceptional Child Programs a charter school?
No, County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is County Wide Exceptional Child Programs a Title I school?
No, County Wide Exceptional Child Programs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for County Wide Exceptional Child Programs?
22.2% of students at County Wide Exceptional Child Programs 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
- 81
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (239) 337-8104
- Area population (ZIP 33966)
- 11,901
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 33966; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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