- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers Middle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fort Myers Middle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120108001132
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Myers Middle Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Myers Middle Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Myers Middle Academy ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Fort Myers Middle Academy shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 120108001132 · Fort Myers, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 19.6:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Fort Myers Middle Academy shrank from 687 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Myers Middle Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school 687
Fort Myers Middle Academy
687 students
What this shows Fort Myers Middle Academy reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Myers Middle Academy compares
Fort Myers Middle Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 687 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 8.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Fort Myers Middle Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Myers Middle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Myers Middle Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Myers Middle Academy
How many students attend Fort Myers Middle Academy?
Fort Myers Middle Academy has 687 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Myers Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Myers Middle Academy is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Myers Middle Academy?
67.0% of students at Fort Myers Middle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Myers Middle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fort Myers Middle Academy is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Myers Middle Academy?
Fort Myers Middle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Myers Middle Academy rank among middle schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Myers Middle Academy ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Fort Myers Middle Academy, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.