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Mid Cape Global Academy

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Mid Cape Global Academy ranks 1503 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-8

1503^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Mid Cape Global Academy in Cape Coral, FL, is a public charter school serving 1,145 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, making it one of the largest elementary-middle combination schools in the area and part of the Lee County School District.

This school has a unique "two-speed" academic profile. On one hand, it excels in advanced high school-level courses: 100% of students taking Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 End-of-Course exams scored proficient, far exceeding district and state averages. This is a standout achievement that no nearby elementary school can match. On the other hand, the school struggles in foundational elementary grades—for example, only 37% of 5th graders are proficient in math, compared to 59% district-wide. The good news is that the school is showing a remarkable turnaround, jumping from the 9th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 33rd percentile in 2025-2026. This recent improvement suggests that school leadership has implemented effective changes, particularly in elementary math and reading. Compared to its only direct K-8 peer, Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral, Mid Cape is performing significantly better overall, especially in advanced coursework.

However, there are important concerns for parents to consider. The school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.9%, the second-highest among nearby schools and well above the state average of 31.4%. This is a major risk to sustaining recent academic gains. Additionally, the school spends just $8,008 per student, the lowest in the area, and has a higher student-to-teacher ratio (21.6:1) than most nearby elementary schools. On a positive note, the percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch has dropped significantly from 77% to 56% in recent years, which may be contributing to the school's improving performance. Overall, Mid Cape Global Academy offers a strong middle school program with exceptional advanced coursework, but families should be aware of the challenges in early elementary grades and the high absenteeism rate.

1,145

Students ?

21.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,008

Per pupil spending ?

55.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991

(239) 995-0904

District: Lee

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.9%

White:

14.0%

African American:

8.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,503^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 25% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

543^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 59Elementary Schools in the Lee

56^th of 70Lee 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	1503 of 2240	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	22.0	1847 of 2258	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.3	2054 of 2256	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	24.3	1764 of 2240	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.0	1642 of 2219	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	56.8	946 of 2247	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.9	1246 of 2182	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.8	1558 of 2118	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.2	1498 of 2112	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.2	1573 of 2087	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.5	1142 of 2064	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.4	1066 of 2029	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.8	1023 of 1984	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.8	822 of 1985	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.2	787 of 1919	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	37.8	1243 of 1847	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.4	1112 of 1789	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.6	1145 of 1786	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	543 of 1216	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	29.5	890 of 1205	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.6	771 of 1196	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.8	511 of 1177	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	495 of 1148	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.1	486 of 1136	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.4	681 of 1099	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.0	722 of 1035	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.4	708 of 1031	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	27.7	735 of 997	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.2	445 of 999	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.0	402 of 956	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.0	383 of 897	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.0	409 of 891	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.5	236 of 839	71.9%	★★★★☆
2009	42.7	494 of 780	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.7	312 of 740	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.3	218 of 736	70.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 1100%+37 vs state

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Civics82%+5 vs state

English Language Arts57%-4 vs state

Science56%~ state avg

Math56%-6 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 Biology 1 (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 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mid Cape Global Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	76 Mid Cape Ter	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 995-0904	1,145	53	21.6	55.8%	160 (14.0%)	101 (8.8%)	858 (74.9%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (1.7%)	35.8	1503^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%		22	1847^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.2%	344	59.0	51.0	52.0	60.0	54.0	70.0	66.0	52.0	37.0	46.0	72.0	68.0	53.0	61.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	82.0	$8,008	$35	$7,973
Hector A. Cafferata Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	388 Santa Barbara Blvd	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 458-7391	606	34	17.8	60.6%	124 (20.5%)	32 (5.3%)	430 (71.0%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	34.2	1553^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.7%		28.2	1696^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.9%	143	43.0	48.0	64.0				44.0	54.0	54.0				63.0						$20,406	$1,919	$18,487
Patriot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 SW 18th St	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 242-1023	954	50	19.0	52.1%	322 (33.8%)	67 (7.0%)	515 (54.0%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	35.5	1512^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%		40.2	1353^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	40.1%	159	61.0	47.0	54.0				66.0	52.0	49.0				47.0						$10,291	$1,148	$9,144
Skyline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	620 SW 19th St	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-3223	1,141	61	18.7	52.4%	454 (39.8%)	70 (6.1%)	556 (48.7%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.1%)	34.7	1534^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.5%		40.3	1345^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.4%	189	50.0	47.0	53.0				67.0	52.0	59.0				46.0						$11,075	$1,295	$9,780
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral	Public, Charter	K-8	2107 Santa Barbara Blvd	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 829-5134	234	0	46.4	93.2%	85 (36.3%)	7 (3.0%)	123 (52.6%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.1%)	13.3	2076^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.3%		16.1	2008^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.1%	68	38.0	41.0	33.0	50.0	64.0	56.0	47.0	38.0	33.0	35.0	64.0		39.0	56.0	100.0			70.0	$8,665	$182	$8,483
Caloosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	620 Del Prado Blvd S	Cape Coral	33990	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-3113	968	58	16.5	52.7%	347 (35.8%)	72 (7.4%)	475 (49.1%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.7%)	57.7	942^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.9	989^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.2%	47	61.0	67.0	59.0				67.0	75.0	67.0				50.0						$12,890	$1,531	$11,359
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1850 SW 20th Ave	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 283-3043	910	51	17.9	39.8%	389 (42.7%)	40 (4.4%)	423 (46.5%)	20 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.1%)	66	728^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%		59.7	888^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.7%	160	53.0	65.0	70.0				72.0	79.0	66.0				70.0						$11,586	$879	$10,707
Diplomat Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 NE 16th Ter	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 458-0033	1,066	62	17.1	51.8%	396 (37.1%)	51 (4.8%)	564 (52.9%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.3%)	69.1	655^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%		71.4	597^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.6%	58	61.0	64.0	66.0				71.0	85.0	79.0				64.0						$11,980	$1,706	$10,273
Oasis Elementary Charter School-North	Public, Charter	K-5	2817 SW 3rd Ln	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 283-4511	813	50	16.2	31.2%	494 (60.8%)	26 (3.2%)	251 (30.9%)	14 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.2%)	81.2	356^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.1%		88.3	217^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.4%	139	79.0	71.0	74.0				84.0	85.0	74.0				66.0						$9,835	$00	$9,835
Tropic Isles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5145 Orange Grove Blvd	North Fort Myers	33903	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 995-4704	804	45	18.0	66.7%	243 (30.2%)	100 (12.4%)	412 (51.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.2%)	34.8	1531^st of 2240 public elementary schools	31.7%		33.3	1548^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.4%	17	44.0	51.0	53.0				52.0	51.0	71.0				55.0						$11,810	$1,504	$10,305

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid Cape Global Academy

Is Mid Cape Global Academy a good school?

Mid Cape Global Academy ranks 1503^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mid Cape Global Academy?

Students at Mid Cape Global Academy are 75% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mid Cape Global Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,145 students attended Mid Cape Global Academy.

What district is Mid Cape Global Academy in?

Lee

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