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Gulfview Middle School

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Gulfview Middle School ranks 182 nd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

182^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Gulfview Middle School is a mid-sized public school in Naples, FL, serving 556 students in grades 6-8 as part of the highly-rated Collier County School District. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in Civics, where 91% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—well above the district average of 80% and the state average of 77%. Gulfview also shines in 7th-grade English Language Arts (ELA), with 84% proficiency, which is 15 points higher than the district average and the highest among comparable middle schools in the area. Additionally, the school boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 13.5%, significantly lower than the district average of 17.4% and less than half the state average of 31.4%, indicating strong student engagement and a positive school culture.

Compared to nearby schools, Gulfview shows notable strengths. For instance, East Naples Middle School, just 2.44 miles away, has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (18.2%) and lower test scores across most subjects, such as 68% proficiency in 7th-grade ELA versus Gulfview's 84%. While Marco Island Charter Middle excels in advanced math and has the lowest chronic absenteeism (5.5%), Gulfview outperforms it in 6th-grade ELA (75% vs. 69%) and matches closely in 7th-grade math (78% vs. 79%). Gulfview also invests more per student ($14,694) than many peers, such as Corkscrew Middle School ($11,565), and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.

After a slight dip in state ranking, Gulfview is on a strong upward trajectory, rising from the 81st percentile in 2022-2023 to the 91st percentile in 2024-2025. This recent surge, coupled with impressive 2025-2026 test scores—including a remarkable recovery in 8th-grade math from 39% to 87% proficiency—shows the school is actively improving and re-establishing itself as a top-tier middle school in Florida. For parents, Gulfview offers a well-rounded, high-performing environment with standout programs in Civics and ELA, low absenteeism, and a commitment to student success.

556

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,694

Per pupil spending ?

41.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

255 6th St S
Naples, FL 34102

(239) 377-4000

District: Collier

Students who attend Gulfview Middle School usually attend:

High:

Naples High School

Feeder schools for Gulfview Middle School:

Elementary:	Lake Park Elementary School
	Poinciana Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

Hispanic:

33.5%

African American:

9.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Collier

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg72%

Florida avg62%

182^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 13Middle Schools in the Collier

13^th of 70Collier 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	81.2	182 of 1216	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	88.0	103 of 1205	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.6	155 of 1196	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	227 of 1177	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	191 of 1148	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	160 of 1136	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	86.3	127 of 1099	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	87.2	120 of 1035	88.4%	★★★★☆
2017	86.9	120 of 1031	88.4%	★★★★☆
2016	84.1	134 of 997	86.6%	★★★★☆
2014	82.1	147 of 999	85.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.9	118 of 956	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	84.8	109 of 897	87.8%	★★★★☆
2011	79.1	169 of 891	81.0%	★★★★☆
2010	76.5	180 of 839	78.5%	★★★★☆
2009	79.2	139 of 780	82.2%	★★★★☆
2008	80.2	126 of 740	83.0%	★★★★☆
2007	81.1	107 of 736	85.5%	★★★★☆
2006	77.4	137 of 675	79.7%	★★★★☆
2005	82.2	89 of 602	85.2%	★★★★☆
2004	81.5	96 of 593	83.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics91%+14 vs state

Algebra 191%+28 vs state

Math80%+22 vs state

English Language Arts78%+16 vs state

Science69%+17 vs state

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by a citizen
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

THE ADMINISTRATION ARE PETTY AND TEND TO FAVOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE MORE MEANS AND SUPPORT. THEY SEEM TO BE BEHOLDEN TO PARENTS WHO MAKE THE MOST NOISE AND COMMOTION IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THEIR OWN CAREER TRACTS. THEY ALLOW PARENTS WHO ARE MEAN, VINDICTIVE, AND OVERTLY POLITICAL STEER THE MOMENTUM AND FOCUS OF THE SCHOOLS' ACTIVITIES. I FOUND THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATOR TO BE PETTY AND DISHONEST TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS. TOO MUCH FAVORITISM AND POLITICAL AGENDAS ARE ALLOWED, AND THIS CAN BE BLAMED ON OVERALL DISTRICT POLICIES AND LACK OF OVERSIGHT OF BUILDING ADMINISTRATORS. Close Quote

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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 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 4th 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
Gulfview Middle School	Public	6-8	255 6th St S	Naples	34102	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-4000	556	29	19.2	41.4%	286 (51.4%)	53 (9.5%)	186 (33.5%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	81.2	182^nd of 1216 public middle schools	85.0%		88	103^rd of 1205 public middle schools	91.5%	79		75.0	84.0	74.0		76.0	78.0	87.0	69.0	91.0		91.0	$14,694	$832	$13,862
New Beginnings - Naples	Public	3-8	3710 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1070	37	6	6.1	48.6%	8 (21.6%)	11 (29.7%)	16 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	26.4	969^th of 1216 public middle schools	20.3%		42.7	707^th of 1205 public middle schools	41.3%	262	27.0	33.0	46.0		36.0	43.0	54.0					46.0	$44,130	$420	$43,709
East Naples Middle School	Public	6-8	4100 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-3600	875	41	21.3	45.1%	101 (11.5%)	155 (17.7%)	592 (67.7%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	65.4	385^th of 1216 public middle schools	68.3%		60.2	455^th of 1205 public middle schools	62.2%	70		62.0	68.0	65.0		72.0	68.0	81.0	57.0	91.0		70.0	$12,133	$981	$11,152
Pine Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	1515 Pine Ridge Rd	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-5000	791	42	18.6	42.7%	355 (44.9%)	33 (4.2%)	351 (44.4%)	23 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.4%)	78.5	209^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.8%		76.8	250^th of 1205 public middle schools	79.3%	41		78.0	71.0	71.0		83.0	65.0	88.0	67.0	92.0	100.0	84.0	$14,025	$1,004	$13,020
Golden Gate Middle School	Public	6-8	2701 48th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-3800	1,039	54	19.3	44.8%	46 (4.4%)	176 (16.9%)	805 (77.5%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	52.9	579^th of 1216 public middle schools	52.4%		48.7	609^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.5%	30		53.0	53.0	58.0		74.0	56.0	69.0	57.0	89.0		72.0	$13,378	$1,003	$12,374
Manatee Middle School	Public	6-8	1920 Manatee Rd	Naples	34114	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-4400	781	41	19.0	50.3%	58 (7.4%)	187 (23.9%)	520 (66.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	50	620^th of 1216 public middle schools	49.0%		46.2	655^th of 1205 public middle schools	45.6%	35		55.0	50.0	59.0		77.0	43.0	68.0	48.0	94.0		67.0	$13,454	$1,071	$12,382
North Naples Middle School	Public	6-8	16165 Learning Ln	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-4600	909	44	20.4	30.0%	567 (62.4%)	40 (4.4%)	255 (28.1%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.9%)	90.2	67^th of 1216 public middle schools	94.5%		87.5	111^th of 1205 public middle schools	90.8%	44		82.0	87.0	86.0		89.0	82.0	98.0	76.0	98.0		89.0	$12,493	$338	$12,155
Oakridge Middle School	Public	6-8	14975 Collier Blvd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-4800	1,172	55	21.3	32.4%	611 (52.1%)	75 (6.4%)	404 (34.5%)	49 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.6%)	87.4	107^th of 1216 public middle schools	91.2%		87.3	115^th of 1205 public middle schools	90.5%	8		81.0	80.0	82.0		85.0	76.0	93.0	79.0	95.0		87.0	$11,902	$303	$11,598
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	10141 W Terry St	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 992-4422	706	41	17.3	39.1%	166 (23.5%)	6 (0.8%)	518 (73.4%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	38.3	804^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.9%		43.6	691^st of 1205 public middle schools	42.7%	113		47.0	53.0	61.0		36.0	15.0	57.0	47.0	74.0	93.0	73.0	$11,050	$649	$10,401
Marco Island Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1401 Trinidad Ave	Marco Island	34145	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 377-3200	277	23	12.0	27.1%	142 (51.3%)	6 (2.2%)	114 (41.2%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	77.2	222^nd of 1216 public middle schools	81.7%		78	231^st of 1205 public middle schools	80.8%	9		69.0	76.0	78.0		78.0	79.0	83.0	62.0	100.0	100.0	83.0	$18,085	$91	$17,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulfview Middle School

Is Gulfview Middle School a good school?

Gulfview Middle School ranks 182^nd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gulfview Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 556 students attended Gulfview Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Gulfview Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gulfview Middle School usually go on to attend Naples High School

What is the racial makeup of Gulfview Middle School?

Students at Gulfview Middle School are 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Gulfview Middle School in?

Collier

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