Excellent
#182 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 5% in state
Marco Island Charter Middle
Middle School · Collier · Marco Island, FL
A Collier charter middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 TRINIDAD AVE, Marco Island, FL 34145
- Math 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marco Island Charter Middle score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marco Island Charter Middle 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average477/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marco Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,105
Median home value
$866,200
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in COLLIER
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
| Gulfview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 538 | Compare → |
| Manatee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 757 | Compare → |
| North Naples Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 885 | 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.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #17 of 64
- District spending per student
- $14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marco Island Charter Middle is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marco Island Charter Middle
Marco Island Charter Middle is a public middle school in Marco Island, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 295 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marco Island Charter Middle
What grades does Marco Island Charter Middle serve?
Marco Island Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marco Island Charter Middle?
Marco Island Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Charter Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marco Island Charter Middle rank in FL?
Marco Island Charter Middle ranks #182 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Marco Island Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Marco Island Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Marco Island Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marco Island Charter Middle has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marco Island Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Marco Island Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Marco Island Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Marco Island Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marco Island Charter Middle?
47.1% of students at Marco Island Charter Middle 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
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (239) 377-3200
- Area population (ZIP 34145)
- 15,998
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 67.7
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 34145; 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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