North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

Summary:

North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts is a public elementary and middle school serving 1,106 students in grades PK-8 in North Fort Myers, Florida, which is part of the Lee County School District.

The school consistently outperforms the Lee County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in Algebra 1, Civics, and Science. North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts also has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, reaching 35.1% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than some of the surrounding schools, such as Tice Elementary (29.5%) and Edgewood Academy (33.1%). Additionally, North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts has a higher per-student spending of $10,659 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $9,904 to $16,842 per student.

While North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts outperforms the Lee County and Florida averages on most academic measures, some nearby schools, such as Diplomat Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher statewide rankings and proficiency rates. This suggests that there are pockets of academic excellence within the Lee County school district. However, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that warrants further investigation and intervention.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 1856 Arts Way
       North Fort Myers, FL  33917


(239) 997-2131

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1224th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,659 Help


Students who attend North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts usually attend:

Middle:    Caloosa Middle School
    Challenger Middle School
    Diplomat Middle School
    Gulf Middle School
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High:    Cape Coral High School
    Ida S. Baker High School
    Island Coast High School
    Mariner High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,106

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.2%
Hispanic:
34.2%
African American:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Compare Details North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts ranks worse than 54.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 25th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts ranks better than 55.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.2%), Hispanic (34.2%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts is 20.2. 51 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts employs 54.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts is $10,659. 35 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts 533rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts in the ranking list.)

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.51 176th 199 11.6%
2005 33.86 163rd 202 19.3%
2006 38.67 1079th 1688 36.1%
2007 31.98 1271st 1786 28.8%
2008 53.14 879th 1789 50.9%
2009 52.19 939th 1847 49.2%
2010 60.60 802nd 1919 58.2%
2011 70.93 572nd 1985 71.2%
2012 74.62 472nd 1984 76.2%
2013 73.72 482nd 2029 76.2%
2014 78.62 394th 2064 80.9%
2016 73.47 531st 2087 74.6%
2017 72.95 553rd 2112 73.8%
2018 69.95 609th 2118 71.2%
2019 64.37 753rd 2182 65.5%
2021 59.05 884th 2247 60.7%
2022 61.56 803rd 2219 63.8%
2023 49.75 1102nd 2240 50.8%
2024 44.71 1224th 2256 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.28 468th 593 21.1%
2005 36.01 421st 602 30.1%
2006 26.43 508th 675 24.7%
2007 41.80 462nd 736 37.2%
2008 57.43 343rd 740 53.6%
2009 57.68 360th 780 53.8%
2010 63.28 324th 839 61.4%
2011 69.37 275th 891 69.1%
2012 69.83 258th 897 71.2%
2013 77.45 192nd 956 79.9%
2014 70.97 273rd 999 72.7%
2016 61.67 351st 997 64.8%
2017 56.21 436th 1031 57.7%
2018 61.78 375th 1035 63.8%
2019 60.11 410th 1099 62.7%
2021 55.14 485th 1136 57.3%
2022 54.96 480th 1148 58.2%
2023 44.20 648th 1177 44.9%
2024 53.65 533rd 1196 55.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Open Quote NFMAA is an amazing school! They offer not only a fantastic and rich curriculum but also take the time to expose our children to the many different arts. They take dance, drama, chorus, band, violin, etc... This school groups students based on their ability level and also allows children to test out of classes to move up throughout the year! The principal, Mr. Dr. Santini, is a lovely man who cares greatly for the students at his school. They utilize positive reinforcement for good behavior by giving children dragon diamonds (a slip of paper) for good behavior. These they can exchange for things they want from the school store! Close Quote



Enrollment information for North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 530 182 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1989 497 189 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1990 542 215 4 16 1 n/a n/a 0 778
1991 551 208 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1992 574 155 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 748
1993 536 137 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 549 194 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 547 233 1 76 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1996 547 233 1 76 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1997 525 244 4 93 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1998 467 251 4 98 3 n/a n/a 0 823
1999 468 274 5 95 4 n/a n/a 0 846
2000 455 246 3 106 3 n/a n/a 0 813
2001 715 302 16 184 3 n/a n/a 0 1220
2002 552 288 10 231 1 n/a n/a 0 1082
2003 552 288 10 231 1 n/a n/a 0 1082
2004 707 308 7 332 4 n/a n/a 0 1358
2005 713 273 9 330 8 n/a n/a 0 1333
2006 768 145 7 331 6 n/a n/a 0 1257
2007 746 115 5 272 4 n/a n/a 66 1208
2008 627 84 5 251 4 n/a n/a 45 1016
2009 618 81 6 224 4 n/a n/a 58 991
2010 644 99 12 237 3 n/a n/a 29 1024
2011 599 99 13 272 5 3 27 0 1018
2012 587 84 16 275 3 2 30 0 997
2013 581 79 11 281 2 2 34 0 990
2014 624 68 12 291 2 0 34 0 1031
2015 660 67 13 315 1 1 38 0 1095
2016 674 60 15 328 2 1 39 0 1119
2017 631 62 15 359 1 2 50 0 1120
2018 634 48 11 358 0 3 55 0 1109
2019 627 53 9 379 2 3 46 0 1119
2020 619 61 12 381 2 1 44 0 1120
2021 560 60 7 343 1 0 50 0 1021
2022 587 70 8 376 1 0 46 0 1088
2023 599 72 10 378 1 1 45 0 1106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 39.0 18.8 73.3
1989 701 38.0 18.4 74.9
1990 778 42.0 18.5 75.6
1991 777 42.0 18.5 73.9
1992 748 39.0 19.1 71.3
1993 687 37.0 18.6 74.5
1994 773 41.0 18.9 78.3
1995 857 52.0 16.5 79.6
1996 857 52.0 16.5 79.6
1997 866 54.0 16.0 80.7
1998 823 49.0 16.8 81.8
1999 846 48.0 17.6 90.7
2000 813 50.0 16.3 88.9
2001 1220 75.0 16.3 77.4
2002 1082 69.0 15.7 88.7
2003 1082 69.0 15.7 88.7
2004 1358 77.0 17.6 78.7
2005 1333 83.0 16.1 79.4
2006 1257 83.0 15.1 75.3
2007 1208 85.0 14.2 75.2
2008 1016 72.0 14.1 72.3
2009 991 69.8 14.4 76.6
2010 1024 70.0 14.6 78.1
2011 1018 62.0 16.4 75.8
2012 997 60.4 16.5 76.4
2013 990 67.0 14.7 74.7
2014 1031 70.0 14.7 71.6
2015 1095 69.0 15.8 72.5
2016 1119 69.0 16.2 57.1
2017 1120 73.0 15.3 51.4
2018 1109 71.0 15.6 50.3
2019 1119 68.7 16.2 46
2020 1120 59.3 18.8 45.2
2021 1021 58.9 17.3 46
2022 1088 59.0 18.4 50.5
2023 1106 54.5 20.2 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 39.0 18.8 73.3
1989 701 38.0 18.4 74.9
1990 778 42.0 18.5 75.6
1991 777 42.0 18.5 73.9
1992 748 39.0 19.1 71.3
1993 687 37.0 18.6 74.5
1994 773 41.0 18.9 78.3
1995 857 52.0 16.5 79.6
1996 857 52.0 16.5 79.6
1997 866 54.0 16.0 80.7
1998 823 49.0 16.8 81.8
1999 846 48.0 17.6 90.7
2000 813 50.0 16.3 88.9
2001 1220 75.0 16.3 77.4
2002 1082 69.0 15.7 88.7
2003 1082 69.0 15.7 88.7
2004 1358 77.0 17.6 78.7
2005 1333 83.0 16.1 79.4
2006 1257 83.0 15.1 75.3
2007 1208 85.0 14.2 75.2
2008 1016 72.0 14.1 72.3
2009 991 69.8 14.4 76.6
2010 1024 70.0 14.6 78.1
2011 1018 62.0 16.4 75.8
2012 997 60.4 16.5 76.4
2013 990 67.0 14.7 74.7
2014 1031 70.0 14.7 71.6
2015 1095 69.0 15.8 72.5
2016 1119 69.0 16.2 57.1
2017 1120 73.0 15.3 51.4
2018 1109 71.0 15.6 50.3
2019 1119 68.7 16.2 46
2020 1120 59.3 18.8 45.2
2021 1021 58.9 17.3 46
2022 1088 59.0 18.4 50.5
2023 1106 54.5 20.2 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $718 (8.0%) $8,302 (92.0%) $9,020
2019 $721 (8.1%) $8,201 (91.9%) $8,921
2020 $396 (4.9%) $7,736 (95.1%) $8,132
2021 $668 (7.4%) $8,411 (92.6%) $9,079
2022 $1,302 (13.8%) $8,127 (86.2%) $9,428
2023 $1,799 (16.9%) $8,860 (83.1%) $10,659

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 753rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1102nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.7%
Ranks 410th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 648th of 1177 Middle schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)7256
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5848
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)7959
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)6859
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5552
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)7567
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)6663
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)7567
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)5567
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Lee)5050
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)5457
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5249
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)2132
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)4733
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)5952
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)6540
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5743
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)6055
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5747
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)6954
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6049
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Lee)4643
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)7659
 17%
   End of Course Civics (Lee)6760
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts)9285
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)6048
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11191106
 1.2%
African American5372
 35.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic379378
 0.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White627599
 4.5%
Two or More Races4645
 2.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%53%
 7%


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Students at North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts are 54% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,106 students attended North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts.

North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts ranks 1224th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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