How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fort Myers Middle Academy | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Fort Myers, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 687 | 999 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.9% | 46.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fort Myers Middle Academy | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,108 | $12,108 |
| District | Lee County Schools | Lee County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fort Myers Middle Academy | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.4% | 20.7% |
| African American | 47.7% | 31.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.0% | 40.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fort Myers Middle Academy | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 664:1 | 498:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.9% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 52 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.