Serving 1,120 students in grades 6-8, Punta Gorda 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 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda Middle School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Punta Gorda Middle School?
1,120 students attend Punta Gorda Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Punta Gorda Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Punta Gorda Middle School?
Punta Gorda Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Punta Gorda Middle School offer ?
Punta Gorda Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Punta Gorda Middle School part of?
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