Six Mile Charter Academy

Summary:

Six Mile Charter Academy is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Fort Myers, Florida, which is part of the Lee District. The school has seen a declining performance over the years, dropping from a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 0-star rating in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.

Six Mile Charter Academy has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, with a 31.0% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 46.3% and the state's 25.2%. The school also consistently underperforms the district and state averages across various subject areas and grade levels, with the largest gaps in 5th and 6th grade Math (15% and 14% proficient, respectively, compared to 54% and 52% for the district).

When compared to the nearby public schools, such as Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School, Colonial Elementary School, and Treeline Elementary School, Six Mile Charter Academy generally underperforms in terms of test scores and chronic absenteeism. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the charter school model in this particular area and the support it is receiving from the Lee District.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 6851 Lancer Ave
       Fort Myers, FL  33912


(239) 768-9375

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
2189th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,933 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  845

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.2%
African American:
27.6%
White:
24.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Compare Details Six Mile Charter Academy ranks worse than 97% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 56th 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 8.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Six Mile Charter Academy ranks worse than 83.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.27. (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 Six Mile Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.2%), African American (27.6%), White (24%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Six Mile Charter Academy is 24.1. 50 elementary schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Six Mile Charter Academy is $7,933. 56 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Six Mile Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Six Mile Charter Academy 995th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Six Mile Charter Academy 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 Six Mile Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 35.15 1219th 1786 31.7%
2008 32.23 1302nd 1789 27.2%
2009 53.70 907th 1847 50.9%
2010 51.58 1000th 1919 47.9%
2011 48.01 1098th 1985 44.7%
2012 48.96 1018th 1984 48.7%
2013 49.45 1016th 2029 49.9%
2014 47.50 1076th 2064 47.9%
2016 36.16 1358th 2087 34.9%
2017 34.03 1395th 2112 33.9%
2018 28.28 1571st 2118 25.8%
2019 34.41 1480th 2182 32.2%
2021 21.84 1777th 2247 20.9%
2022 13.50 2033rd 2219 8.4%
2023 14.33 2045th 2240 8.7%
2024 8.01 2189th 2256 3.0%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Six Mile Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.15 444th 736 39.7%
2008 45.23 437th 740 40.9%
2009 59.94 335th 780 57.1%
2010 62.11 331st 839 60.5%
2011 49.46 492nd 891 44.8%
2012 53.32 431st 897 52.0%
2013 54.87 427th 956 55.3%
2014 56.80 435th 999 56.5%
2016 38.88 602nd 997 39.6%
2017 34.17 679th 1031 34.1%
2018 48.69 536th 1035 48.2%
2019 48.37 566th 1099 48.5%
2021 35.99 732nd 1136 35.6%
2022 33.23 771st 1148 32.8%
2023 34.19 789th 1177 33.0%
2024 20.27 995th 1196 16.8%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.4)
29%

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14%

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57%

  

Reviews:
by a student
Friday, July 1, 2022

Open Quote There is also bully stuff there like stealing food from other students, the school does not care about this, throwing away students food, the teachers do nothing the lunchman is very mean, gross, yells at students the food tastes like crap and the lunchman is stupid no education. Now the teachers. I had a little bit of good teachers they are really rare, but most teachers were bad and did not care about you, they would give you pinkslips for no reason, yell for no reason, were very mean and did not teach you very well. Now the threats, bullying The school does not care about the bullying the parents complain but they ignore it its like they are stupid heads it goes through one ear and out the other. There has been a lot of threats like pepper spray in the vents, school shooter, bomb threats, threat to set school in fire. There are a lot of bullying inside this trash, crap school students suffer and the school does nothing about it, don't defend the students. The bullies act like angels IN front of the teachers and then turn into a devil when the teacher is not looking at them. And most times teachers defend the bully and not the students who are suffering bullying. I was suffering bullying physically a lot of times and the teachers just watch and do nothing I was pushed punched, pinched, teased, yelled at, there is a lot of verbal bullying inside this school. The shit school never helps you. The bully never gets in trouble, the victim does. The victim feels scared and doesn't tell anyone and stays quiet scared of the bully know and bully the victim even more. Please trust your child when they complain about this shit school mostly about the bullying. Please help your child learn how to defend themselves, and always go to the school to protect your child. Please do not send your child here Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 7, 2017

Open Quote Excessive bullying that the school does nothing to prevent. They DO NOT watch the kids incidents occur in classrooms and designated supervised areas. My children were slapped, kicked, choked on several occasions which the teachers only said claimed they realized because the children brought it their attention and other children verified it. On one occasion my daughter was sexually exposed and mocked in the middle of a classroom by her peers all of which the teacher claimed to not see. Well what were you doing? They only care about money and will do anything to get it. Fundraisers are joke they promise kids prizes that they will not receive. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Open Quote Staff and teachers are all amazing! They truly care about the well being of each child. My daughter got a small cut on the playground and after being sent to the school nurse to have it cleaned they called me to let me know. It was a small scratch. My daughter didn't even cry. But they cared enough to let me know. They keep me well informed on all events, cancellations, emergencies, fundraisers, field trips. They don't force and stress the children over the standardized testings like the public schools do. They care about each individual child more than their ratings given by the general public for their test scores. Thank God, because the amount of stress put on these young children today is unacceptable. And just to have a good school rating for popularity purposes. No school out there if perfect. But this one by far stands out the best. I have heard countless complaints from friends who have their children in the public schools. Yea, they look prettier and have prettier scores. But seriously, my child NEVER comes home stressed from pressure like the public school kids are. And she's excelling. She gets outdoor play. Daily. This is a no brainer. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 14, 2010

Open Quote The only complaint I have about this school is with the 6th grade Science teacher. My daughter has never been one of the kids to get in trouble and has always received good grades. This teacher is not very good and is really mean to the students. My daughter has talked to me numerous times about her and even was talking about wanting to change schools just over this one period she has. Teachers should never make a student feel that way. If there is a bully in the school I would say it is this teacher not the students. I am going to have my daughter bring her book home so I can teach her since her teacher clearly is not and is bullying her in class. I liked the school up until this point and my daughter loves her other teachers so I would say be warned of this lady if your kids are going in the 6th grade and make that extra effort at home to teach them. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Open Quote This is a great place for any student! It is quite challenging for their students. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 23, 2009

Open Quote We requested information on our child from the school. It took three months before we got any acknowledgment only after involving the Department of Education. Even after all of that, there has been no resolution. After speaking with the Principal, Deans and Assistant Principals, I doubt there will be any resolution without involving an attorney... all over a simple request that other schools take 3 days or less to process.

Good luck calling the office, there never appears to be anyone there to answer any questions or to even acknowledge the fact that I called. The condescending manner in which the office staff and principal treats parents and the amount of respect they demand out of parents is insanely unbalanced. The principal asks to be called Doctor as 'Principal' does not suffice however will shorten your name as if you were a student (i.e. James to Jimmy.) Her secretary responds to you if you were a Kindergardener: "Hun" and "Sweetie." Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Open Quote Terrible School. Terrible Administration. Staff is transient due to poor treatment from Corporate as well as in house administration. Student learning suffers greatly. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Six Mile Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 238 31 12 76 5 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 429 63 23 158 5 n/a n/a 43 721
2008 607 95 30 197 2 n/a n/a 63 994
2009 565 102 28 205 2 n/a n/a 49 951
2010 595 123 33 236 5 n/a n/a 21 1013
2011 652 137 45 296 4 0 14 0 1148
2012 622 167 50 305 2 0 28 0 1174
2013 605 187 47 329 0 0 23 0 1191
2014 626 193 53 363 0 0 26 0 1261
2015 583 195 46 370 3 0 38 0 1235
2016 538 233 46 402 6 0 42 0 1267
2017 470 240 55 426 3 0 38 0 1232
2018 337 180 47 382 3 0 28 0 977
2019 315 200 43 357 5 0 31 0 951
2020 271 192 35 362 5 0 35 0 900
2021 228 198 33 326 5 0 35 0 825
2022 228 210 30 323 5 1 30 0 827
2023 241 192 34 344 3 0 28 0 842
2024 203 233 27 348 1 0 33 0 845

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

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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 Six Mile Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 362 20.0 18.1 9.1
2007 721 43.0 16.8 11.2
2008 994 64.0 15.5 8.4
2009 951 55.7 17.3 8.9
2010 1013 67.5 15.0 21.6
2011 1148 66.1 17.3 48.7
2012 1174 68.0 17.2 30.2
2013 1191 67.0 17.7 56.8
2014 1261 74.0 17.0 32.3
2015 1235 75.0 16.4 59.9
2016 1267 70.0 18.1 99.8
2017 1232 75.0 16.4 57.5
2018 977 69.0 14.1 51.9
2019 951 57.0 16.6 56.4
2020 900 49.0 18.3 1.3
2021 825 34.0 24.2 73.5
2022 827 44.0 18.7 57
2023 842 41.0 20.5 47.4
2024 845 35.0 24.1 68.4

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 Six Mile Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 362 20.0 18.1 9.1
2007 721 43.0 16.8 11.2
2008 994 64.0 15.5 8.4
2009 951 55.7 17.3 8.9
2010 1013 67.5 15.0 21.6
2011 1148 66.1 17.3 48.7
2012 1174 68.0 17.2 30.2
2013 1191 67.0 17.7 56.8
2014 1261 74.0 17.0 32.3
2015 1235 75.0 16.4 59.9
2016 1267 70.0 18.1 99.8
2017 1232 75.0 16.4 57.5
2018 977 69.0 14.1 51.9
2019 951 57.0 16.6 56.4
2020 900 49.0 18.3 1.3
2021 825 34.0 24.2 73.5
2022 827 44.0 18.7 57
2023 842 41.0 20.5 47.4
2024 845 35.0 24.1 68.4

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 Six Mile Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $17 (0.2%) $6,834 (99.8%) $6,851
2019 $30 (0.5%) $6,076 (99.5%) $6,106
2020 $47 (0.8%) $5,776 (99.2%) $5,823
2021 $240 (3.6%) $6,381 (96.4%) $6,621
2022 $52 (0.8%) $6,660 (99.2%) $6,712
2023 $277 (3.5%) $7,656 (96.5%) $7,933

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Six Mile Charter Academy

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 1480th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2045th of 2240 Elementary schools
 23.5%
Ranks 566th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 789th of 1177 Middle schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Charter Academy)6131
 30%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5848
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Charter Academy)5129
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Charter Academy)4340
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5552
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Charter Academy)5038
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Charter Academy)5135
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Charter Academy)4516
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Six Mile Charter Academy)4823
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Lee)5050
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Charter Academy)4841
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5249
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Charter Academy)3115
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee)4733
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Charter Academy)6146
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Charter Academy)4829
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5743
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Six Mile Charter Academy)6335
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5747
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Six Mile Charter Academy)6442
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6049
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Six Mile Charter Academy)2629
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Lee)4643
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Six Mile Charter Academy)8377
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)5651
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Six Mile Charter Academy)9072
 18%
   End of Course Civics (Lee)6760
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Six Mile Charter Academy)9373
 20%
   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 Students951842
 11.5%
African American200192
 4%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian4334
 20.9%
Hispanic357344
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White315241
 23.5%
Two or More Races3128
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%47.4%
 9%


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Students at Six Mile Charter Academy are 41% Hispanic, 28% African American, 24% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 845 students attended Six Mile Charter Academy.

Six Mile Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Florida elementary schools.


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