Trafalgar Middle School

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Trafalgar Middle School ranks 307 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Trafalgar Middle School is a public middle school in Cape Coral, Florida, serving 986 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Trafalgar Middle School consistently outperforms the Lee District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 71% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, 79% proficiency in Civics EOC, and 54-64% proficiency in ELA and Science across grades 6-8. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School and Lexington Middle School. While Trafalgar has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than some nearby schools like Mariner Middle School. The school also has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.

When comparing Trafalgar Middle School to nearby schools, Oasis Charter Middle School outperforms Trafalgar in some academic metrics, while Cypress Lake Middle School and Gulf Middle School also demonstrate high academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Fort Myers Middle Academy, tend to have lower academic outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991

(239) 283-2001

District: Lee

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,048

Students who attend Trafalgar Middle School usually attend:

High:	Cape Coral High School
	Ida S. Baker High School
	Island Coast High School
	Mariner High School
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	North Fort Myers High School

Feeder schools for Trafalgar Middle School:

Elementary:	Caloosa Elementary School
	Cape Elementary School
	Diplomat Elementary School
	Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
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	Gulf Elementary School
	Hancock Creek Elementary School
	Hector A. Cafferata Junior Elementary School
	J. Colin English Elementary School
	North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
	Patriot Elementary School
	Pelican Elementary School
	Pine Island Elementary School
	Skyline Elementary School
	Trafalgar Elementary School
	Tropic Isles Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 986

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

Hispanic:

40.8%

African American:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Trafalgar Middle School ranks better than 74.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 17 ranked middle schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.95. (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 (49.1%), Hispanic (40.8%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trafalgar Middle School is 18.2, which is the 2^nd best among 17 middle schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Trafalgar Middle School employs 54 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trafalgar Middle School is $10,048. 9 middle schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Trafalgar Middle School 307^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	60.89	238^th	593	59.9%
2005	60.36	244^th	602	59.5%
2006	63.58	239^th	675	64.6%
2007	70.45	216^th	736	70.7%
2008	72.45	196^th	740	73.5%
2009	76.60	170^th	780	78.2%
2010	76.26	183^rd	839	78.2%
2011	76.61	195^th	891	78.1%
2012	80.91	146^th	897	83.7%
2013	82.62	134^th	956	86.0%
2014	82.83	137^th	999	86.3%
2016	83.11	142^nd	997	85.8%
2017	81.88	167^th	1031	83.8%
2018	83.65	154^th	1035	85.1%
2019	84.80	139^th	1099	87.4%
2021	77.90	217^th	1136	80.9%
2022	75.25	251^st	1148	78.1%
2023	73.42	281^st	1177	76.1%
2024	71.95	307^th	1196	74.3%

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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 Trafalgar Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	630	164	3	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	836
1991	690	165	7	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	916
1992	785	149	15	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	1012
1993	873	139	13	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1994	963	130	13	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	1166
1995	1127	121	18	89	3	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1996	1127	121	18	89	3	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1997	1177	119	20	114	2	n/a	n/a	0	1432
1998	1183	102	21	121	2	n/a	n/a	0	1429
1999	1066	89	21	109	1	n/a	n/a	0	1286
2000	1057	108	17	115	4	n/a	n/a	0	1301
2001	1008	124	16	118	7	n/a	n/a	0	1273
2002	1146	106	17	219	10	n/a	n/a	0	1498
2003	1146	106	17	219	10	n/a	n/a	0	1498
2004	1073	78	24	231	6	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2005	1058	69	28	264	3	n/a	n/a	0	1422
2006	989	51	29	303	2	n/a	n/a	0	1374
2007	848	51	26	311	1	n/a	n/a	47	1284
2008	694	57	19	279	0	n/a	n/a	44	1093
2009	617	50	14	248	1	n/a	n/a	34	964
2010	557	42	16	229	1	n/a	n/a	22	867
2011	540	37	17	229	2	0	18	0	843
2012	539	38	13	220	2	1	15	0	828
2013	558	39	13	237	0	1	15	0	863
2014	562	33	13	233	0	1	13	0	855
2015	563	41	15	241	2	0	20	0	882
2016	578	35	16	250	0	0	19	0	898
2017	568	41	16	267	1	0	20	0	913
2018	536	48	23	271	0	1	19	0	898
2019	523	44	23	297	0	1	28	0	916
2020	528	46	24	302	3	1	32	0	936
2021	490	44	21	316	3	1	37	0	912
2022	509	43	18	383	2	0	33	0	988
2023	484	52	13	402	0	0	35	0	986

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 Trafalgar Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	836	41.0	20.3	28.5
1991	916	45.0	20.3	34.8
1992	1012	49.0	20.6	26.4
1993	1077	48.0	22.4	27.2
1994	1166	55.0	21.2	28.3
1995	1358	62.0	21.9	25.7
1996	1358	62.0	21.9	25.7
1997	1432	74.0	19.4	26.2
1998	1429	75.0	19.1	24.8
1999	1286	72.0	17.9	35
2000	1301	64.0	20.3	40.2
2001	1273	69.0	18.4	37.4
2002	1498	73.0	20.5	40.3
2003	1498	73.0	20.5	40.3
2004	1412	75.0	18.8	39.4
2005	1422	74.0	19.2	37.6
2006	1374	73.0	18.8	37
2007	1284	76.0	16.9	38
2008	1093	66.0	16.6	43.3
2009	964	58.7	16.6	49.9
2010	867	55.0	15.7	59.8
2011	843	51.1	16.4	54.4
2012	828	52.5	15.7	54.6
2013	863	53.0	16.2	54.5
2014	855	51.0	16.7	53.1
2015	882	51.0	17.2	57.1
2016	898	51.0	17.6	33.9
2017	913	51.0	17.9	35.3
2018	898	51.0	17.6	32.6
2019	916	50.8	18.0	29.4
2020	936	51.8	18.0	26.8
2021	912	48.5	18.8	30.3
2022	988	53.3	18.5	30.9
2023	986	54.0	18.2	36.4

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 Trafalgar Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	836	41.0	20.3	28.5
1991	916	45.0	20.3	34.8
1992	1012	49.0	20.6	26.4
1993	1077	48.0	22.4	27.2
1994	1166	55.0	21.2	28.3
1995	1358	62.0	21.9	25.7
1996	1358	62.0	21.9	25.7
1997	1432	74.0	19.4	26.2
1998	1429	75.0	19.1	24.8
1999	1286	72.0	17.9	35
2000	1301	64.0	20.3	40.2
2001	1273	69.0	18.4	37.4
2002	1498	73.0	20.5	40.3
2003	1498	73.0	20.5	40.3
2004	1412	75.0	18.8	39.4
2005	1422	74.0	19.2	37.6
2006	1374	73.0	18.8	37
2007	1284	76.0	16.9	38
2008	1093	66.0	16.6	43.3
2009	964	58.7	16.6	49.9
2010	867	55.0	15.7	59.8
2011	843	51.1	16.4	54.4
2012	828	52.5	15.7	54.6
2013	863	53.0	16.2	54.5
2014	855	51.0	16.7	53.1
2015	882	51.0	17.2	57.1
2016	898	51.0	17.6	33.9
2017	913	51.0	17.9	35.3
2018	898	51.0	17.6	32.6
2019	916	50.8	18.0	29.4
2020	936	51.8	18.0	26.8
2021	912	48.5	18.8	30.3
2022	988	53.3	18.5	30.9
2023	986	54.0	18.2	36.4

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 Trafalgar Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$273 (3.6%)	$7,347 (96.4%)	$7,620
2019	$341 (4.3%)	$7,545 (95.7%)	$7,885
2020	$430 (5.3%)	$7,647 (94.7%)	$8,078
2021	$534 (6.7%)	$7,474 (93.3%)	$8,007
2022	$1,455 (16.0%)	$7,657 (84.0%)	$9,111
2023	$1,478 (14.7%)	$8,570 (85.3%)	$10,048

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Trafalgar 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 139^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 281^st of 1177 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Trafalgar Middle School)	69	59	10%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	52	49	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Trafalgar Middle School)	66	49	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	47	33	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Trafalgar Middle School)	73	63	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	46	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Trafalgar Middle School)	78	62	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	57	43	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Trafalgar Middle School)	78	67	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	57	47	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Trafalgar Middle School)	82	65	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Trafalgar Middle School)	68	60	8%
8th Grade Science (Lee)	46	43	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Trafalgar Middle School)	79	84	5%
End of Course Civics (Lee)	67	60	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Trafalgar Middle School)	92	80	12%
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	916	986	7.6%
African American	44	52	18.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	23	13	43.5%
Hispanic	297	402	35.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	523	484	7.5%
Two or More Races	28	35	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	36.4%	7%

Schools Near Trafalgar 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
Trafalgar Middle School	Public	6-8	2120 Trafalgar Pkwy	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 283-2001	986	54	18.2	36.4%	484 (49.1%)	52 (5.3%)	402 (40.8%)	13 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.5%)	71.9	307^th of 1196 public middle schools	74.3%		73.4	281^st of 1177 public middle schools	76.1%	26	64.0	64.0	60.0	78.0	31.0	76.0	54.0	71.0		79.0	$10,048	$1,478	$8,570
Challenger Middle School	Public	6-8	624 Trafalgar Pkwy	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 242-4341	1,124	60	18.8	49.8%	531 (47.2%)	48 (4.3%)	487 (43.3%)	12 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.8%)	60.6	441^st of 1196 public middle schools	63.1%		58.1	459^th of 1177 public middle schools	61.0%	18	48.0	56.0	58.0	64.0	37.0	75.0	47.0	87.0	95.0	73.0	$9,499	$1,456	$8,043
Oasis Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3507 Oasis Blvd	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 945-1999	839	44	19.0	33.5%	545 (65.0%)	22 (2.6%)	228 (27.2%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.9%)	80.6	194^th of 1196 public middle schools	83.8%		85.4	135^th of 1177 public middle schools	88.5%	59	66.0	75.0	66.0	69.0	60.0	93.0	63.0	98.0		86.0	$8,875	$03	$8,872
Gulf Middle School	Public	6-8	1809 SW 36th Ter	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 549-0606	812	43	18.8	38.2%	455 (56.0%)	39 (4.8%)	268 (33.0%)	18 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.8%)	70.8	322^nd of 1196 public middle schools	73.1%		71.2	313^th of 1177 public middle schools	73.4%	9	59.0	61.0	58.0	68.0	47.0	88.0	57.0	87.0		72.0	$10,691	$1,760	$8,930
Mariner Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Chiquita Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-1848	1,001	51	19.7	52.6%	422 (42.2%)	80 (8.0%)	438 (43.8%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (3.9%)	38.1	746^th of 1196 public middle schools	37.6%		44.2	647^th of 1177 public middle schools	45.0%	99	43.0	44.0	37.0	52.0	24.0	60.0	33.0	86.0		51.0	$9,969	$1,893	$8,075
Caloosa Middle School	Public	6-8	610 Del Prado Blvd S	Cape Coral	33990	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 574-3232	935	49	19.0	56.6%	381 (40.7%)	93 (9.9%)	418 (44.7%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.5%)	38.2	745^th of 1196 public middle schools	37.7%		42.3	672^nd of 1177 public middle schools	42.9%	73	41.0	41.0	44.0	50.0	31.0	56.0	37.0	83.0		59.0	$11,136	$2,434	$8,702
Diplomat Middle School	Public	6-8	1039 NE 16th Ter	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-5257	912	46	19.8	50.1%	368 (40.4%)	70 (7.7%)	423 (46.4%)	16 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.7%)	54.8	516^th of 1196 public middle schools	56.9%		50.5	556^th of 1177 public middle schools	52.8%	40	61.0	54.0	55.0	56.0	26.0	61.0	42.0	83.0		67.0	$12,553	$1,860	$10,692
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Trafalgar Middle School

How many students attend Trafalgar Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 986 students attended Trafalgar Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Trafalgar Middle School attend?

Students who attend Trafalgar Middle School usually go on to attend Cape Coral High School

Is Trafalgar Middle School a good school?

Trafalgar Middle School ranks 307^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Trafalgar Middle School?

Students at Trafalgar Middle School are 49% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Trafalgar Middle School in?

Lee

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