Mirror Lakes Elementary School

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Mirror Lakes Elementary School ranks 1204 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mirror Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,228 students. 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.

While Mirror Lakes Elementary shares the same district and rating as many of the nearby schools, such as Treeline Elementary School, The Alva School, and Gateway Charter Elementary School, it stands out with its higher Hispanic student population, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower test scores compared to the surrounding schools. The school's high rates of free and reduced lunch, as well as the high chronic absenteeism, may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Mirror Lakes Elementary, the school's performance still lags behind the surrounding schools, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Implementing strategies to improve attendance, provide targeted academic support, and address the unique needs of the student population could potentially help the school make progress. The data indicates that Mirror Lakes Elementary has room for improvement, particularly in addressing the high chronic absenteeism and low test scores, and a multifaceted approach may be necessary to address the challenges faced by the school and its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

525 Charwood Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974

(239) 369-2200

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1204^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,764

Students who attend Mirror Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harns Marsh Middle School
	Lehigh Acres Middle School
	Oak Hammock Middle School
	Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:	Dunbar High School
	East Lee County High School
	Lehigh Senior High School
	Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 1,228

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.7%

African American:

19.3%

White:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mirror Lakes Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.6. (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 Student population at Mirror Lakes Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.7%), African American (19.3%), White (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mirror Lakes Elementary School is 18.6. 35 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mirror Lakes Elementary School employs 66 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mirror Lakes Elementary School is $10,764. 32 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mirror Lakes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

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

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Rank History for Mirror Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	51.73	839^th	1688	50.3%
2007	37.63	1180^th	1786	33.9%
2008	35.84	1226^th	1789	31.5%
2009	27.72	1438^th	1847	22.1%
2010	30.10	1435^th	1919	25.2%
2011	36.62	1336^th	1985	32.7%
2012	27.95	1496^th	1984	24.6%
2013	29.48	1502^nd	2029	26.0%
2014	17.87	1805^th	2064	12.5%
2016	19.12	1759^th	2087	15.7%
2017	16.95	1864^th	2112	11.7%
2018	18.26	1826^th	2118	13.8%
2019	26.78	1666^th	2182	23.6%
2021	39.63	1321^st	2247	41.2%
2022	40.72	1298^th	2219	41.5%
2023	39.91	1339^th	2240	40.2%
2024	45.60	1204^th	2256	46.6%

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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 Mirror Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	507	57	4	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	636
1999	526	89	6	120	2	n/a	n/a	0	743
2000	542	112	4	121	6	n/a	n/a	0	785
2001	545	120	8	166	2	n/a	n/a	0	841
2002	528	114	5	202	1	n/a	n/a	0	850
2003	528	114	5	202	1	n/a	n/a	0	850
2004	475	119	3	222	2	n/a	n/a	0	821
2005	472	106	4	249	3	n/a	n/a	0	834
2006	449	111	6	316	4	n/a	n/a	0	886
2007	429	163	3	410	4	n/a	n/a	57	1066
2008	388	184	5	432	5	n/a	n/a	62	1076
2009	306	195	8	454	10	n/a	n/a	68	1041
2010	291	165	3	451	3	n/a	n/a	42	955
2011	261	180	5	505	5	0	22	0	978
2012	278	222	6	535	2	2	33	0	1078
2013	239	235	6	505	2	2	40	0	1029
2014	241	233	9	527	0	3	42	0	1055
2015	241	246	11	551	0	3	40	0	1092
2016	255	234	6	559	1	4	34	0	1093
2017	256	242	5	614	1	3	38	0	1159
2018	230	236	4	601	2	2	29	0	1104
2019	201	231	9	625	2	2	31	0	1101
2020	193	231	9	626	1	1	30	0	1091
2021	175	210	7	590	1	1	31	0	1015
2022	189	242	8	699	0	2	29	0	1169
2023	184	237	11	758	1	2	35	0	1228

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 Mirror Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	636	34.0	18.7	34.4
1999	743	36.0	20.6	57.1
2000	785	40.0	19.6	54.8
2001	841	48.0	17.5	55.5
2002	850	48.0	17.7	57.9
2003	850	48.0	17.7	57.9
2004	821	51.0	16.1	61.9
2005	834	48.0	17.4	60.6
2006	886	51.0	17.4	62.4
2007	1066	63.0	16.9	62.5
2008	1076	70.0	15.4	67.1
2009	1041	68.9	15.3	75.7
2010	955	68.5	13.9	83.2
2011	978	66.8	14.6	85.4
2012	1078	76.8	14.0	86.7
2013	1029	75.0	13.7	88.9
2014	1055	75.0	14.0	88.8
2015	1092	78.0	14.0	89.3
2016	1093	77.0	14.1	75.2
2017	1159	73.0	15.8	72.4
2018	1104	85.0	12.9	74.3
2019	1101	67.4	16.3	69.8
2020	1091	66.8	16.3	67.5
2021	1015	61.8	16.4	69.2
2022	1169	70.8	16.5	67.9
2023	1228	66.0	18.6	67.8

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 Mirror Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	636	34.0	18.7	34.4
1999	743	36.0	20.6	57.1
2000	785	40.0	19.6	54.8
2001	841	48.0	17.5	55.5
2002	850	48.0	17.7	57.9
2003	850	48.0	17.7	57.9
2004	821	51.0	16.1	61.9
2005	834	48.0	17.4	60.6
2006	886	51.0	17.4	62.4
2007	1066	63.0	16.9	62.5
2008	1076	70.0	15.4	67.1
2009	1041	68.9	15.3	75.7
2010	955	68.5	13.9	83.2
2011	978	66.8	14.6	85.4
2012	1078	76.8	14.0	86.7
2013	1029	75.0	13.7	88.9
2014	1055	75.0	14.0	88.8
2015	1092	78.0	14.0	89.3
2016	1093	77.0	14.1	75.2
2017	1159	73.0	15.8	72.4
2018	1104	85.0	12.9	74.3
2019	1101	67.4	16.3	69.8
2020	1091	66.8	16.3	67.5
2021	1015	61.8	16.4	69.2
2022	1169	70.8	16.5	67.9
2023	1228	66.0	18.6	67.8

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 Mirror Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$2,222 (21.7%)	$8,036 (78.3%)	$10,258
2019	$1,073 (11.8%)	$8,043 (88.2%)	$9,116
2020	$1,020 (10.7%)	$8,508 (89.3%)	$9,527
2021	$1,368 (13.6%)	$8,727 (86.4%)	$10,095
2022	$2,152 (20.2%)	$8,518 (79.8%)	$10,670
2023	$2,166 (20.1%)	$8,598 (79.9%)	$10,764

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mirror Lakes Elementary 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 1666^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1339^th of 2240 Elementary schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	49	44	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	46	50	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	43	51	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	55	65	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	39	35	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	44	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Mirror Lakes Elementary School)	41	48	7%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1101	1228	11.5%
African American	231	237	2.6%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	625	758	21.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	201	184	8.5%
Two or More Races	31	35	12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	67.8%	2%

Schools Near Mirror Lakes Elementary 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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Mirror Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	525 Charwood Ave S	Lehigh Acres	33974	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2200	1,228	66	18.6	67.8%	184 (15.0%)	237 (19.3%)	758 (61.7%)	11 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (2.9%)	45.6	1204^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.6%		39.9	1339^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%	135	49.0	43.0	53.0				57.0	53.0	56.0				53.0					$10,764	$2,166	$8,598
Amanecer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	641 Sunrise Blvd	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(239) 301-1710	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	33.0	30.0	26.0				40.0	27.0	26.0				24.0
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	49 Homestead Rd S	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 303-3003	2,133	112	19.1	36.0%	331 (15.5%)	413 (19.4%)	1,299 (60.9%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	71 (3.3%)	35.8	1465^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.1%		35.9	1442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	23	40.0	38.0	55.0	48.0	48.0	48.0	49.0	39.0	56.0	45.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	46.0	83.0	80.0	70.0	$10,518	$2,481	$8,037
Lehigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolside Dr	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2477	1,226	64	19.1	72.6%	220 (17.9%)	216 (17.6%)	741 (60.4%)	6 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.0%)	25.9	1741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.5	1696^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%	45	46.0	29.0	43.0				53.0	36.0	39.0				44.0					$10,664	$2,472	$8,193
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Homestead Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 368-7042	863	41	21.0	70.5%	119 (13.8%)	144 (16.7%)	543 (62.9%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.0%)	49	1114^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		17.8	1965^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.3%	851	41.0	46.0	63.0				53.0	58.0	59.0				58.0					$10,613	$2,420	$8,193
Sunshine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Sara Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-5836	1,301	62	20.9	74.2%	128 (9.8%)	370 (28.4%)	758 (58.3%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (2.8%)	19.6	1913^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.2%		21.6	1848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	65	36.0	33.0	41.0				42.0	34.0	36.0				45.0					$10,109	$2,588	$7,521
Harns Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-1249	989	50	19.9	72.0%	133 (13.4%)	237 (24.0%)	581 (58.7%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.8%)	21.8	1852^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.9%		25.3	1737^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	115	35.0	26.0	45.0				41.0	41.0	39.0				46.0					$10,331	$2,243	$8,088
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13280 Griffin Dr	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 768-3737	840	49	17.2	47.7%	287 (34.2%)	132 (15.7%)	364 (43.3%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.2%)	40.6	1325^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.3%		47.3	1153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.5%	172	46.0	44.0	44.0				56.0	65.0	47.0				44.0					$10,088	$1,833	$8,255
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-5023	1,104	62	17.8	63.7%	186 (16.8%)	206 (18.7%)	660 (59.8%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.4%)	19.5	1916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.1%		30.3	1606^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	310	40.0	30.0	40.0				39.0	36.0	43.0				40.0					$10,730	$2,681	$8,049
The Alva School	Public	PK, KG-8	17500 Church Ave	Alva	33920	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 728-2494	1,237	64	19.4	46.6%	847 (68.5%)	39 (3.2%)	307 (24.8%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.8%)	69.8	643^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		65.3	729^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%	86	68.0	59.0	56.0	57.0	49.0	55.0	86.0	76.0	69.0	66.0	34.0	62.0	67.0	51.0	64.0		61.0	$9,132	$1,390	$7,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Mirror Lakes Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mirror Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Mirror Lakes Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 19% African American, 15% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mirror Lakes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mirror Lakes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harns Marsh Middle School
Middle : Lehigh Acres Middle School
Middle : Oak Hammock Middle School
Middle : Varsity Lakes Middle School
High : Dunbar High School
High : East Lee County High School
High : Lehigh Senior High School
High : Riverdale High School

Is Mirror Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Mirror Lakes Elementary School ranks 1204^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mirror Lakes Elementary School in?

Lee

How many students attend Mirror Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,228 students attended Mirror Lakes Elementary School.

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