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L. A. Ainger Middle School

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L. A. Ainger Middle School ranks 387 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

387^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Florida middle schools

Summary

L. A. Ainger Middle School in Rotonda West, FL, serves 625 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Charlotte district, which ranks 29th out of 70 districts in Florida.

Ainger stands out most for its exceptional math program. In 7th grade, 67% of students were proficient in math, far exceeding the state average of 53% and dramatically outperforming nearby schools like Punta Gorda Middle (34%), Port Charlotte Middle (41%), and Murdock Middle (35%). The school also excels in advanced coursework, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 77% and Geometry at 92%—both dramatically higher than district and state averages. In Civics and 8th-grade science, Ainger consistently outperforms both the district and state. While it cannot match the elite magnet schools in the neighboring Sarasota district, such as Student Leadership Academy, it holds its own against standard Sarasota middle schools like Venice Middle and Woodland Middle.

Another key advantage is lower chronic absenteeism. At 26.6%, Ainger's rate is significantly better than other Charlotte County middle schools, which range from 32% to 37%. This suggests a more engaged student body or effective attendance strategies. The school's strong outcomes are not simply a result of higher spending; its per-student spending ($12,414) and student-teacher ratio (16.8) are in the middle of the pack compared to peers. For example, Heron Creek Middle spends more ($16,195) but achieves comparable or slightly lower test scores. While English Language Arts scores have shown some volatility, Ainger's consistent strength in math and science makes it a standout choice in the area.

625

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,414

Per pupil spending ?

37%

Free/discounted lunch ?

245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947

(941) 625-9600

District: Charlotte

Students who attend L. A. Ainger Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lemon Bay High School

Feeder schools for L. A. Ainger Middle School:

Elementary:	Myakka River Elementary School
	Vineland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (69% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Charlotte

✓Above the Florida median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg60%

Florida avg61%

387^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Charlotte

29^th of 70Charlotte among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	387 of 1216	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.8	464 of 1205	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	413 of 1196	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.7	383 of 1177	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	370 of 1148	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.1	376 of 1136	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.8	372 of 1099	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.5	347 of 1035	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.9	359 of 1031	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.1	300 of 997	69.9%	★★★★☆
2014	54.1	459 of 999	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.1	340 of 956	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.5	222 of 897	75.3%	★★★★☆
2011	78.7	176 of 891	80.2%	★★★★☆
2010	78.3	158 of 839	81.2%	★★★★☆
2009	80.2	131 of 780	83.2%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	119 of 740	83.9%	★★★★☆
2007	82.0	103 of 736	86.0%	★★★★☆
2006	76.4	143 of 675	78.8%	★★★★☆
2005	79.2	108 of 602	82.1%	★★★★☆
2004	83.2	82 of 593	86.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry92%+36 vs state

Civics83%+6 vs state

Algebra 177%+14 vs state

Math69%+11 vs state

English Language Arts66%+4 vs state

Science59%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
L. A. Ainger Middle School	Public	6-8	245 Cougar Way	Rotonda West	33947	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 625-9600	625	37	16.8	37.0%	466 (74.6%)	26 (4.2%)	87 (13.9%)	12 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.3%)	65.3	387^th of 1216 public middle schools	68.2%		59.8	464^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.5%	77	71.0	66.0	60.0	68.0	67.0	73.0	59.0	77.0	92.0	83.0	$12,414	$425	$11,988
Murdock Middle School	Public	6-8	17325 Mariner Way	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7525	656	34	19.2	53.8%	349 (53.2%)	92 (14.0%)	153 (23.3%)	13 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.0%)	42	747^th of 1216 public middle schools	38.6%		47.9	625^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.1%	122	55.0	61.0	54.0	55.0	35.0	59.0	43.0	83.0		75.0	$11,805	$678	$11,128
Heron Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	6501 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 480-3371	945	64	14.7	68.8%	570 (60.3%)	73 (7.7%)	201 (21.3%)	13 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (8.9%)	59.5	477^th of 1216 public middle schools	60.8%		58.4	480^th of 1205 public middle schools	60.2%	3	60.0	61.0	64.0	58.0	82.0	53.0	59.0	80.0	100.0	89.0	$16,195	$2,072	$14,123
Venice Middle School	Public	6-8	1900 Center Rd	Venice	34292	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 486-2100	732	45	16.2	39.5%	533 (72.8%)	11 (1.5%)	108 (14.8%)	16 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (8.7%)	60.5	465^th of 1216 public middle schools	61.8%		70.6	321^st of 1205 public middle schools	73.4%	144	64.0	64.0	70.0	49.0	72.0	28.0	65.0	89.0	95.0	87.0	$13,744	$205	$13,539
Sky Academy Venice	Public, Charter	6-8	701 Center Rd	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 244-2626	293	20	14.6	4.8%	209 (71.3%)	11 (3.8%)	54 (18.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	59.7	476^th of 1216 public middle schools	60.9%		47.5	630^th of 1205 public middle schools	47.7%	154	64.0	51.0	57.0	73.0	87.0	52.0	60.0	78.0		88.0	$9,614	$389	$9,225
Sky Academy Englewood	Public, Charter	6-8	701 W Center Rd	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 999-4775	327	20	16.3	1.5%	261 (79.8%)	6 (1.8%)	35 (10.7%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	75.7	252^nd of 1216 public middle schools	79.3%		80.4	203^rd of 1205 public middle schools	83.2%	49	74.0	83.0	68.0	82.0	82.0	45.0	57.0	74.0		90.0	$11,163	$1,052	$10,110
Port Charlotte Middle School	Public	6-8	23000 Midway Blvd	Port Charlotte	33952	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7460	858	45	19.0	53.5%	411 (47.9%)	127 (14.8%)	229 (26.7%)	17 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (7.8%)	55.7	531^st of 1216 public middle schools	56.3%		56.1	510^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.7%	21	63.0	68.0	61.0	58.0	41.0	73.0	52.0	88.0		85.0	$11,327	$634	$10,693
Student Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	200 Field Ave E	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 485-5551	328	20	16.5	18.9%	272 (82.9%)	3 (0.9%)	27 (8.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.7%)	88.5	87^th of 1216 public middle schools	92.8%		86.3	130^th of 1205 public middle schools	89.2%	43	83.0	80.0	81.0	94.0	95.0	80.0	72.0	100.0		92.0	$11,101	$530	$10,571
Punta Gorda Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 Education Ave	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5485	1,098	57	19.2	42.6%	744 (67.8%)	79 (7.2%)	182 (16.6%)	26 (2.4%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	57 (5.2%)	53.4	566^th of 1216 public middle schools	53.5%		43.6	693^rd of 1205 public middle schools	42.5%	127	62.0	57.0	62.0	68.0	34.0	67.0	54.0	84.0		70.0	$10,513	$398	$10,116
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Panacea Blvd	North Port	34289	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 240-8590	1,040	62	16.7	51.2%	630 (60.6%)	93 (8.9%)	217 (20.9%)	18 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.7%)	49.7	626^th of 1216 public middle schools	48.5%		55.8	512^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.5%	114	60.0	57.0	58.0	59.0	65.0	32.0	54.0	90.0	100.0	81.0	$12,642	$232	$12,411

Frequently Asked Questions about L. A. Ainger Middle School

What is the racial makeup of L. A. Ainger Middle School?

Students at L. A. Ainger Middle School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend L. A. Ainger Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 625 students attended L. A. Ainger Middle School.

Is L. A. Ainger Middle School a good school?

L. A. Ainger Middle School ranks 387^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of L. A. Ainger Middle School attend?

Students who attend L. A. Ainger Middle School usually go on to attend Lemon Bay High School

What district is L. A. Ainger Middle School in?

Charlotte

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