Below Average
#3044 of 3,778 schools in FL
Fort Myers Middle Academy
Middle School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3050 CENTRAL AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Math 32% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Myers Middle Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Myers Middle Academy 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$51,579
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,291/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Wide Exceptional Child ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Lee County Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Royal Palm Exceptional School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Southwest Florida Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 730 | 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
- #62 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
Fort Myers Middle Academy is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Myers Middle Academy
Fort Myers Middle Academy is a public middle school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,044 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Myers Middle Academy
What grades does Fort Myers Middle Academy serve?
Fort Myers Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Myers Middle Academy?
Fort Myers Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Myers Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Myers Middle Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Myers Middle Academy rank in FL?
Fort Myers Middle Academy ranks #3,044 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Fort Myers Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Myers Middle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Fort Myers Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Myers Middle Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fort Myers Middle Academy a charter school?
No, Fort Myers Middle Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Myers Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Fort Myers Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Myers Middle Academy?
66.8% of students at Fort Myers Middle Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (239) 936-1759
- Area population (ZIP 33901)
- 24,401
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 33901; 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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