Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, L. A. Ainger Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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L. A. Ainger Middle School's student population of 720 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
L. A. Ainger Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. A. Ainger Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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L. A. Ainger Middle School is ranked #1274 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are L. A. Ainger Middle School often compared to?
L. A. Ainger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Charlotte Middle School, Murdock Middle School, Punta Gorda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend L. A. Ainger Middle School?
720 students attend L. A. Ainger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of L. A. Ainger Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. A. Ainger Middle School?
L. A. Ainger Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does L. A. Ainger Middle School offer ?
L. A. Ainger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L. A. Ainger Middle School part of?
L. A. Ainger Middle School is part of Charlotte School District.
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Date
SPRING BREAK
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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