Punta Gorda Middle School

Punta Gorda Middle School serves 1,072 students in grades 6-8 in Charlotte County, offering a substantial middle school experience with 60 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The school ranks in the 42nd percentile among Florida's middle schools, with academic performance showing room for growth as students work toward proficiency goals. In English Language Arts and Reading, 52% of students demonstrate proficiency or above across grade levels, while mathematics shows 46% of students meeting proficiency standards.

These results indicate the school is focusing on student development and has opportunities to strengthen academic outcomes in both core subject areas. The school community reflects a stable middle-class environment, with families in the 33950 ZIP code area enjoying a median household income of $71,357 and median home values of $372,900. About 35% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 10.1%, suggesting a supportive community foundation for student learning.

Located on Education Avenue in the heart of Punta Gorda, this public middle school serves families in a small city setting that combines suburban comfort with the unique character of Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast region.