Middle Schools in Charlotte

The Charlotte district of Florida is home to 4 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. These schools, including Punta Gorda Middle School, Port Charlotte Middle School, L.A. Ainger Middle School, and Murdock Middle School, demonstrate a range of academic performance and student demographics.

Among the standout schools, L.A. Ainger Middle School consistently ranks as one of the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional proficiency rates in math and science. Port Charlotte Middle School also performs well, particularly in Algebra 1 and Civics, while maintaining a racially diverse student population. However, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.5% to 38.6% across the four schools.

Comparing the schools to Charlotte district and Florida state averages, the middle schools generally outperform in most subject areas, but there are some areas, such as 8th grade math, where they underperform. The schools also vary in their student demographics, with L.A. Ainger Middle School having a predominantly White student population, while Port Charlotte Middle School is more racially diverse. Addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes across all student populations could be key priorities for the district.