How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Murdock Middle School | Port Charlotte Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Port Charlotte, FL | Port Charlotte, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 656 | 858 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.3% | 48.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Murdock Middle School | Port Charlotte Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,173 | $14,173 |
| District | Charlotte County Public Schools | Charlotte County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Murdock Middle School | Port Charlotte Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.2% | 47.9% |
| African American | 14.0% | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.3% | 26.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Murdock Middle School | Port Charlotte Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 425:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 42.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 88 | 109 |
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.