Very Good
#1212 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 32% in state
Port Charlotte Middle School
Middle School · Charlotte · Port Charlotte, FL
A middle school in Port Charlotte, FL where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23000 MIDWAY BLVD, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
- Math 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Port Charlotte Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Port Charlotte 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$56,117
Median home value
$224,900
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33952; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–10 | 1.2 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Harbor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| L. A. Ainger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 644 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #9 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
Port Charlotte Middle School is listed in CHARLOTTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Charlotte Middle School
Port Charlotte Middle School is a public middle school in Port Charlotte, FL, part of Charlotte, serving approximately 884 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Charlotte Middle School
What grades does Port Charlotte Middle School serve?
Port Charlotte Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Port Charlotte Middle School?
Port Charlotte Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 884 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Charlotte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Charlotte Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Charlotte Middle School rank in FL?
Port Charlotte Middle School ranks #1,212 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Port Charlotte Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Charlotte Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Port Charlotte Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Charlotte Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Port Charlotte Middle School a charter school?
No, Port Charlotte Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Charlotte Middle School a Title I school?
No, Port Charlotte Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Charlotte Middle School?
67.5% of students at Port Charlotte 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
- 884
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Charlotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (941) 255-7460
- Area population (ZIP 33952)
- 33,991
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 53.7
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 · 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 33952; 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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