Three Oaks Middle School

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Three Oaks Middle School ranks 355 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Three Oaks Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Myers, Florida, serving 1,099 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Three Oaks Middle School consistently outperforms the Lee District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 86% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 45% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also has a higher proficiency rate in 8th grade Science at 56%, compared to 40% for the district and 45% for the state. While Three Oaks has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 24.9% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than nearby schools like Harns Marsh Middle (48.4%) and Lehigh Acres Middle (45.5%). The school also has a more diverse student population, with 57.51% White, 34.49% Hispanic, and 3.28% Asian students, compared to higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students at nearby schools.

Three Oaks Middle School's consistent academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Florida middle schools for the past several years, suggests effective teaching practices and a strong curriculum. However, the school and district should continue to monitor and address areas for improvement, such as chronic absenteeism, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed. Additionally, the higher spending per student at Three Oaks, $9,445 compared to the state average of $7,848, indicates a commitment to supporting student learning, and it would be interesting to analyze how these resources are being allocated.

Detail:

Public 6-8

18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967

(239) 267-5757

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
355^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,445

Students who attend Three Oaks Middle School usually attend:

High:	Cypress Lake High School
	Dunbar High School
	Estero High School
	Fort Myers High School
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	South Fort Myers High School

Feeder schools for Three Oaks Middle School:

Elementary:	Allen Park Elementary School
	Bonita Springs Elementary School
	Colonial Elementary School
	Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
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	Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
	Franklin Park Elementary School
	Heights Elementary School
	Orangewood Elementary School
	Pinewoods Elementary School
	Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
	Rayma C. Page Elementary School
	San Carlos Park Elementary School
	Spring Creek Elementary School
	Tanglewood Elementary School
	Three Oaks Elementary School
	Villas Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 1,099

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

Hispanic:

34.5%

Asian:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Three Oaks Middle School ranks better than 70.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.75. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), Hispanic (34.5%), Asian (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Three Oaks Middle School is 22.4, which is the highest among 17 middle schools in the Lee School District! (See more...)

Compare Three Oaks Middle School employs 48.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Oaks Middle School is $9,445. 14 middle schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Three Oaks Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Three Oaks Middle School 355^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Three Oaks Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lee:

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

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Rank History for Three Oaks Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	61.95	232^nd	593	60.9%
2005	59.86	250^th	602	58.5%
2006	62.51	251^st	675	62.8%
2007	61.85	282^nd	736	61.7%
2008	68.75	227^th	740	69.3%
2009	72.00	222^nd	780	71.5%
2010	70.97	242^nd	839	71.2%
2011	80.22	156^th	891	82.5%
2012	75.20	207^th	897	76.9%
2013	76.86	198^th	956	79.3%
2014	77.97	196^th	999	80.4%
2016	76.41	209^th	997	79.0%
2017	75.06	238^th	1031	76.9%
2018	69.14	293^rd	1035	71.7%
2019	73.16	269^th	1099	75.5%
2021	75.87	249^th	1136	78.1%
2022	75.18	252^nd	1148	78.0%
2023	76.38	239^th	1177	79.7%
2024	67.75	355^th	1196	70.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Three Oaks Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	693	161	9	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	933
1995	831	146	5	87	4	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1996	831	146	5	87	4	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1997	763	111	3	73	3	n/a	n/a	0	953
1998	785	94	4	75	2	n/a	n/a	0	960
1999	831	72	9	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	1003
2000	837	62	8	118	2	n/a	n/a	0	1027
2001	837	74	9	140	1	n/a	n/a	0	1061
2002	793	65	4	220	3	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2003	793	65	4	220	3	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2004	740	56	6	248	0	n/a	n/a	0	1050
2005	704	45	7	296	1	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2006	593	34	8	240	1	n/a	n/a	0	876
2007	549	33	8	222	1	n/a	n/a	31	844
2008	530	26	10	198	1	n/a	n/a	33	798
2009	523	26	12	201	1	n/a	n/a	31	794
2010	526	26	16	226	1	n/a	n/a	15	810
2011	521	27	12	250	1	0	14	0	825
2012	513	43	13	272	0	2	8	0	851
2013	535	49	20	302	0	1	10	0	917
2014	561	40	21	321	0	1	9	0	953
2015	596	34	20	316	0	0	13	0	979
2016	593	36	20	316	0	1	15	0	981
2017	580	40	21	339	2	2	20	0	1004
2018	593	34	22	358	2	3	22	0	1034
2019	578	38	27	383	3	2	24	0	1055
2020	601	38	33	396	3	2	18	0	1091
2021	536	32	31	387	2	1	17	0	1006
2022	600	28	41	378	0	1	18	0	1066
2023	632	24	36	379	0	0	28	0	1099

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 Three Oaks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	933	43.0	21.7	29.6
1995	1073	52.0	20.6	24.9
1996	1073	52.0	20.6	24.9
1997	953	52.0	18.3	24.2
1998	960	49.0	19.6	22.3
1999	1003	49.0	20.5	30.1
2000	1027	47.0	21.9	24.1
2001	1061	47.0	22.6	28.8
2002	1085	54.0	20.1	35
2003	1085	54.0	20.1	35
2004	1050	59.0	17.8	34.9
2005	1053	58.0	18.2	36.9
2006	876	51.0	17.2	32.8
2007	844	47.0	18.0	30.5
2008	798	46.0	17.3	32.2
2009	794	43.6	18.5	37
2010	810	42.0	19.2	46.2
2011	825	41.8	19.7	47.9
2012	851	41.9	20.2	52.4
2013	917	51.0	17.9	52.1
2014	953	54.0	17.6	52.5
2015	979	51.0	19.1	50.8
2016	981	55.0	17.8	47.4
2017	1004	53.0	18.9	48.2
2018	1034	56.0	18.4	45.6
2019	1055	49.2	21.4	33.6
2020	1091	47.4	22.9	30.8
2021	1006	50.8	19.7	32.3
2022	1066	51.3	20.7	29.1
2023	1099	48.8	22.4	31.7

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 Three Oaks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	933	43.0	21.7	29.6
1995	1073	52.0	20.6	24.9
1996	1073	52.0	20.6	24.9
1997	953	52.0	18.3	24.2
1998	960	49.0	19.6	22.3
1999	1003	49.0	20.5	30.1
2000	1027	47.0	21.9	24.1
2001	1061	47.0	22.6	28.8
2002	1085	54.0	20.1	35
2003	1085	54.0	20.1	35
2004	1050	59.0	17.8	34.9
2005	1053	58.0	18.2	36.9
2006	876	51.0	17.2	32.8
2007	844	47.0	18.0	30.5
2008	798	46.0	17.3	32.2
2009	794	43.6	18.5	37
2010	810	42.0	19.2	46.2
2011	825	41.8	19.7	47.9
2012	851	41.9	20.2	52.4
2013	917	51.0	17.9	52.1
2014	953	54.0	17.6	52.5
2015	979	51.0	19.1	50.8
2016	981	55.0	17.8	47.4
2017	1004	53.0	18.9	48.2
2018	1034	56.0	18.4	45.6
2019	1055	49.2	21.4	33.6
2020	1091	47.4	22.9	30.8
2021	1006	50.8	19.7	32.3
2022	1066	51.3	20.7	29.1
2023	1099	48.8	22.4	31.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Three Oaks Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$249 (3.6%)	$6,747 (96.4%)	$6,996
2019	$351 (4.8%)	$6,937 (95.2%)	$7,289
2020	$396 (5.2%)	$7,147 (94.7%)	$7,544
2021	$558 (7.1%)	$7,290 (92.9%)	$7,848
2022	$1,452 (16.6%)	$7,293 (83.4%)	$8,745
2023	$1,650 (17.5%)	$7,794 (82.5%)	$9,445

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Oaks Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 269^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 239^th of 1177 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Middle School)	65	68	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	52	49	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Three Oaks Middle School)	43	49	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	47	33	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Middle School)	56	61	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Three Oaks Middle School)	72	62	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	57	43	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Three Oaks Middle School)	71	57	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	57	47	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Three Oaks Middle School)	72	66	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Three Oaks Middle School)	68	64	4%
8th Grade Science (Lee)	46	43	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Three Oaks Middle School)	73	68	5%
End of Course Civics (Lee)	67	60	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Three Oaks Middle School)	98	92	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)	60	48	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1055	1099	4.2%
African American	38	24	36.8%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	27	36	33.3%
Hispanic	383	379	1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	578	632	9.3%
Two or More Races	24	28	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	31.7%	2%

Schools Near Three Oaks Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Three Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	18500 3 Oaks Pkwy	Fort Myers	33967	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 267-5757	1,099	49	22.4	31.7%	632 (57.5%)	24 (2.2%)	379 (34.5%)	36 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.5%)	67.8	355^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.3%		76.4	239^th of 1177 public middle schools	79.7%	116	58.0	57.0	56.0	75.0	24.0	80.0	56.0	86.0		65.0	$9,445	$1,650	$7,794
Lexington Middle School	Public	6-8	16351 Summerlin Rd	Fort Myers	33908	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 454-6130	1,138	55	20.6	43.6%	428 (37.6%)	153 (13.4%)	493 (43.3%)	30 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.6%)	44.2	671^st of 1196 public middle schools	43.9%		53.4	519^th of 1177 public middle schools	55.9%	152	42.0	46.0	54.0	50.0	23.0	62.0	39.0	80.0		59.0	$11,644	$1,536	$10,109
Cypress Lake Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8901 Cypress Lake Dr	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 481-1533	781	42	18.6	39.3%	359 (46.0%)	77 (9.9%)	295 (37.8%)	13 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	70.9	321^st of 1196 public middle schools	73.2%		64	391^st of 1177 public middle schools	66.8%	70	64.0	60.0	60.0	72.0	23.0	74.0	58.0	94.0		74.0	$12,810	$2,273	$10,536
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	10141 W Terry St	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 992-4422	807	46	17.4	49.1%	176 (21.8%)	8 (1.0%)	602 (74.6%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.7%)	49.9	591^st of 1196 public middle schools	50.6%		49.5	569^th of 1177 public middle schools	51.7%	22	52.0	42.0	46.0	60.0	11.0	71.0	39.0	95.0		59.0	$10,138	$1,865	$8,272
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School	Public	6-8	4750 Winkler Avenue Ext	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 334-1357	1,007	50	20.2	50.5%	243 (24.1%)	312 (31.0%)	362 (35.9%)	42 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.4%)	30.1	863^rd of 1196 public middle schools	27.8%		45.2	630^th of 1177 public middle schools	46.5%	233	40.0	42.0	41.0	33.0	10.0	52.0	30.0	83.0	100.0	57.0	$9,326	$1,732	$7,594
Fort Myers Middle Academy	Public	6-8	3050 Central Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 936-1759	687	36	19.2	67.0%	64 (9.3%)	324 (47.2%)	276 (40.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	19.3	1007^th of 1196 public middle schools	15.8%		13.8	1052^nd of 1177 public middle schools	10.6%	45	30.0	32.0	34.0	31.0	24.0	41.0	23.0	78.0		44.0	$12,527	$3,521	$9,006
Varsity Lakes Middle School	Public	6-8	801 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 694-3464	1,307	65	20.1	61.7%	151 (11.6%)	341 (26.1%)	758 (58.0%)	14 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.1%)	26.5	907^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.2%		27.4	877^th of 1177 public middle schools	25.5%	30	36.0	36.0	36.0	35.0	22.0	52.0	30.0	74.0		48.0	$10,751	$3,006	$7,746
North Naples Middle School	Public	6-8	16165 Learning Ln	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-4600	903	48	18.8	25.4%	533 (59.0%)	46 (5.1%)	266 (29.5%)	24 (2.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.3%)	88.2	103^rd of 1196 public middle schools	91.4%		88.4	103^rd of 1177 public middle schools	91.2%		76.0	78.0	77.0	91.0	87.0	57.0	60.0	96.0		83.0	$12,056	$1,064	$10,992
Harns Marsh Middle School	Public	6-8	1820 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-2025	1,422	72	19.7	59.9%	173 (12.2%)	289 (20.3%)	904 (63.6%)	20 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (2.3%)	33.8	810^th of 1196 public middle schools	32.3%		35.5	765^th of 1177 public middle schools	35.0%	45	34.0	32.0	41.0	41.0	18.0	58.0	41.0	75.0		51.0	$9,803	$2,638	$7,165
Lehigh Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	651 Sunrise Blvd.	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-6108	1,356	67	20.3	64.0%	200 (14.7%)	330 (24.3%)	764 (56.3%)	12 (0.9%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.3%)	30.7	857^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.3%		29.7	847^th of 1177 public middle schools	28.0%	10	38.0	40.0	41.0	48.0	20.0	51.0	30.0	66.0		48.0	$10,394	$2,957	$7,438

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Oaks Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Three Oaks Middle School?

Students at Three Oaks Middle School are 58% White, 34% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Three Oaks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Three Oaks Middle School usually go on to attend Cypress Lake High School

How many students attend Three Oaks Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,099 students attended Three Oaks Middle School.

Is Three Oaks Middle School a good school?

Three Oaks Middle School ranks 355^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Three Oaks Middle School in?

Lee

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