Very Good
#1081 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
New Beginnings - Naples
Middle School · Collier · Naples, FL
A Collier middle school serving grades 2nd – 8th.
3710 ESTEY AVE, Naples, FL 34104
- Math 64% vs FL 52% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Beginnings - Naples score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Beginnings - Naples 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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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
$70,301
Median home value
$348,600
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Program NaplesEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 4–12 | 0.2 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| East Naples Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Mason Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,488 | Compare → |
| Gulfview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 538 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #42 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
New Beginnings - Naples is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Beginnings - Naples
New Beginnings - Naples is a public middle school in Naples, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 33 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Beginnings - Naples
What grades does New Beginnings - Naples serve?
New Beginnings - Naples serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend New Beginnings - Naples?
New Beginnings - Naples has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings - Naples?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings - Naples is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Beginnings - Naples rank in FL?
New Beginnings - Naples ranks #1,081 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New Beginnings - Naples's MySchoolScout rating?
New Beginnings - Naples has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 New Beginnings - Naples?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Beginnings - Naples has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Beginnings - Naples a charter school?
No, New Beginnings - Naples is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Beginnings - Naples a Title I school?
No, New Beginnings - Naples is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Beginnings - Naples?
60.6% of students at New Beginnings - Naples 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.8%
- Phone
- (239) 377-1070
- Area population (ZIP 34104)
- 25,873
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 34104; 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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