Lehigh Acres Middle School

Summary:

Lehigh Acres Middle School is a public middle school in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving 1,356 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.1% in 2019-2020 to 45.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, Lehigh Acres Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Lee County and Florida averages on various assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 38-41% in ELA and 20-51% in Math, compared to 47-54% and 32-61% for the district, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.9% to 64.2% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison to nearby schools, Lehigh Acres Middle School has a more diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (56.3%) and significant African American (24.3%) and White (14.8%) representation, which differs from schools like Cypress Lake Middle School, which has a higher percentage of White students (46.0%), and Fort Myers Middle Academy, which has a higher percentage of African American students (47.2%). Additionally, Lehigh Acres Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida middle schools, with a 1-star rating, while nearby schools like Cypress Lake Middle School and Three Oaks Middle School have higher rankings and ratings, suggesting more effective educational practices and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 651 Sunrise Blvd.
       Lehigh Acres, FL  33936


(239) 369-6108

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
857th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,394 Help


Students who attend Lehigh Acres Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dunbar High School
    East Lee County High School
    Lehigh Senior High School
    Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  1,356

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.3%
African American:
24.3%
White:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lehigh Acres Middle School ranks worse than 71.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.73. (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 Student population at Lehigh Acres Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.3%), African American (24.3%), White (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lehigh Acres Middle School is 20.3. 14 middle schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lehigh Acres Middle School employs 66.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lehigh Acres Middle School is $10,394, which is the 8th highest among 17 middle schools in the Lee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lehigh Acres Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lehigh Acres Middle School 857th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lehigh Acres Middle School 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 Lehigh Acres Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.16 478th 593 19.4%
2005 30.23 451st 602 25.1%
2006 23.96 524th 675 22.4%
2007 34.54 512th 736 30.4%
2008 28.16 565th 740 23.6%
2009 27.44 588th 780 24.6%
2010 29.95 620th 839 26.1%
2011 34.05 626th 891 29.7%
2012 32.50 618th 897 31.1%
2013 33.36 656th 956 31.4%
2014 40.12 606th 999 39.3%
2016 28.99 709th 997 28.9%
2017 27.90 751st 1031 27.2%
2018 26.38 775th 1035 25.1%
2019 29.14 814th 1099 25.9%
2021 24.86 866th 1136 23.8%
2022 27.80 846th 1148 26.3%
2023 29.74 847th 1177 28.0%
2024 30.73 857th 1196 28.3%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Reviews:
by a principal
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Open Quote I love the STEAM program that is offered at LAMS. They have cool hands-on robotics and forensic classes and are looking to add eSports to their options. Staff participates in excellent professional development. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, November 2, 2009

Open Quote lehigh acres middle may not be rich but the students strive to do their best and it is a working progress. the teachers there are kind and understanding. go lams! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lehigh Acres Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 499 61 4 81 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1989 552 88 6 82 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1990 532 88 10 75 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1991 569 71 7 65 3 n/a n/a 0 715
1992 624 79 7 62 1 n/a n/a 0 773
1993 678 86 8 90 1 n/a n/a 0 863
1994 603 78 9 80 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1995 600 90 8 120 3 n/a n/a 0 821
1996 600 90 8 120 3 n/a n/a 0 821
1997 605 88 8 123 5 n/a n/a 0 829
1998 624 103 13 114 4 n/a n/a 0 858
1999 739 175 15 164 8 n/a n/a 0 1101
2000 792 240 16 235 5 n/a n/a 0 1288
2001 747 242 10 309 8 n/a n/a 0 1316
2002 612 173 11 396 7 n/a n/a 0 1199
2003 612 173 11 396 7 n/a n/a 0 1199
2004 623 219 17 456 3 n/a n/a 0 1318
2005 361 158 14 361 3 n/a n/a 0 897
2006 301 151 13 354 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2007 307 210 14 448 3 n/a n/a 27 1009
2008 281 271 12 456 2 n/a n/a 45 1067
2009 283 268 13 410 4 n/a n/a 39 1017
2010 232 271 4 437 3 n/a n/a 39 986
2011 249 279 4 475 5 1 19 0 1032
2012 259 311 6 518 4 4 25 0 1127
2013 235 262 11 507 2 3 20 0 1040
2014 209 290 11 511 3 3 27 0 1054
2015 231 292 11 505 6 3 31 0 1079
2016 222 312 11 586 5 2 26 0 1164
2017 249 306 12 603 2 2 29 0 1203
2018 252 326 14 698 0 3 31 0 1324
2019 246 355 21 684 1 5 44 0 1356
2020 267 369 18 751 1 3 51 0 1460
2021 207 333 12 713 1 1 46 0 1313
2022 201 302 9 711 4 0 36 0 1263
2023 200 330 12 764 5 0 45 0 1356

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 Lehigh Acres Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 27.0 23.9 58.9
1989 728 33.0 22.0 40.2
1990 705 36.0 19.5 42.3
1991 715 37.0 19.3 37.6
1992 773 36.0 21.4 29.6
1993 863 40.0 21.6 33
1994 771 39.0 19.8 33.7
1995 821 43.0 19.1 36.8
1996 821 43.0 19.1 36.8
1997 829 45.0 18.4 36.1
1998 858 47.0 18.3 38.9
1999 1101 57.0 19.3 47
2000 1288 64.0 20.1 60.6
2001 1316 81.0 16.2 63.7
2002 1199 72.0 16.7 67.5
2003 1199 72.0 16.7 67.5
2004 1318 73.0 18.1 69.3
2005 897 56.0 16.0 70.8
2006 820 46.0 17.8 73.2
2007 1009 55.0 18.3 68.7
2008 1067 68.0 15.7 75.2
2009 1017 64.8 15.9 80.1
2010 986 59.5 16.5 89.1
2011 1032 66.7 15.4 86.7
2012 1127 70.7 15.9 88.3
2013 1040 69.0 15.0 88.2
2014 1054 70.0 15.0 88.9
2015 1079 70.0 15.4 89.7
2016 1164 66.0 17.6 69.2
2017 1203 71.0 16.9 65
2018 1324 81.0 16.3 67.6
2019 1356 65.7 20.6 60.6
2020 1460 74.1 19.6 63.5
2021 1313 78.0 16.8 64.2
2022 1263 72.8 17.3 63.9
2023 1356 66.7 20.3 64

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 Lehigh Acres Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 27.0 23.9 58.9
1989 728 33.0 22.0 40.2
1990 705 36.0 19.5 42.3
1991 715 37.0 19.3 37.6
1992 773 36.0 21.4 29.6
1993 863 40.0 21.6 33
1994 771 39.0 19.8 33.7
1995 821 43.0 19.1 36.8
1996 821 43.0 19.1 36.8
1997 829 45.0 18.4 36.1
1998 858 47.0 18.3 38.9
1999 1101 57.0 19.3 47
2000 1288 64.0 20.1 60.6
2001 1316 81.0 16.2 63.7
2002 1199 72.0 16.7 67.5
2003 1199 72.0 16.7 67.5
2004 1318 73.0 18.1 69.3
2005 897 56.0 16.0 70.8
2006 820 46.0 17.8 73.2
2007 1009 55.0 18.3 68.7
2008 1067 68.0 15.7 75.2
2009 1017 64.8 15.9 80.1
2010 986 59.5 16.5 89.1
2011 1032 66.7 15.4 86.7
2012 1127 70.7 15.9 88.3
2013 1040 69.0 15.0 88.2
2014 1054 70.0 15.0 88.9
2015 1079 70.0 15.4 89.7
2016 1164 66.0 17.6 69.2
2017 1203 71.0 16.9 65
2018 1324 81.0 16.3 67.6
2019 1356 65.7 20.6 60.6
2020 1460 74.1 19.6 63.5
2021 1313 78.0 16.8 64.2
2022 1263 72.8 17.3 63.9
2023 1356 66.7 20.3 64

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 Lehigh Acres Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,955 (24.1%) $6,172 (75.9%) $8,127
2019 $1,438 (18.2%) $6,446 (81.8%) $7,884
2020 $1,488 (19.1%) $6,308 (80.9%) $7,796
2021 $1,651 (19.5%) $6,813 (80.5%) $8,464
2022 $2,645 (27.7%) $6,895 (72.3%) $9,540
2023 $2,957 (28.4%) $7,438 (71.6%) $10,394

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lehigh Acres Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 814th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 847th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Acres Middle School)4140
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5249
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Acres Middle School)3922
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)4733
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Acres Middle School)4134
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Acres Middle School)3129
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5743
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lehigh Acres Middle School)4130
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5747
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lehigh Acres Middle School)4342
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6049
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lehigh Acres Middle School)3028
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Lee)4643
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Lehigh Acres Middle School)5748
 9%
   End of Course Civics (Lee)6760
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lehigh Acres Middle School)8884
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)6048
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Lehigh Acres Middle School)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Lee)5041
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13561356
African American355330
 7%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian2112
 42.9%
Hispanic684764
 11.7%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White246200
 18.7%
Two or More Races4445
 2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%64%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lehigh Acres Middle School

Students who attend Lehigh Acres Middle School usually go on to attend Dunbar High School

Lehigh Acres Middle School ranks 857th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,356 students attended Lehigh Acres Middle School.

Students at Lehigh Acres Middle School are 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 15% White, 3% Two or more races.


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