Very Good
#1358 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
L. A. Ainger Middle School
Middle School · Charlotte · Rotonda West, FL
A Charlotte middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
245 COUGAR WAY, Rotonda West, FL 33947
- Math 57% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L. A. Ainger Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 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 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where L. A. Ainger Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
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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
$73,453
Median home value
$352,300
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33947; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 2.6private | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Sky Academy EnglewoodCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Harbor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 140 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #10 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
L. A. Ainger Middle School is listed in CHARLOTTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L. A. Ainger Middle School
L. A. Ainger Middle School is a public middle school in Rotonda West, FL, part of Charlotte, serving approximately 644 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,358 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L. A. Ainger Middle School
What grades does L. A. Ainger Middle School serve?
L. A. Ainger Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend L. A. Ainger Middle School?
L. A. Ainger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. A. Ainger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. A. Ainger Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L. A. Ainger Middle School rank in FL?
L. A. Ainger Middle School ranks #1,358 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is L. A. Ainger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
L. A. Ainger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 L. A. Ainger Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L. A. Ainger Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is L. A. Ainger Middle School a charter school?
No, L. A. Ainger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L. A. Ainger Middle School a Title I school?
No, L. A. Ainger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L. A. Ainger Middle School?
50.9% of students at L. A. Ainger Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charlotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (941) 625-9600
- Area population (ZIP 33947)
- 10,490
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 65.4
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 33947; 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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