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Punta Gorda Middle School

Q: Is Punta Gorda Middle School a good school?

Punta Gorda Middle School ranks 566 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

566^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Punta Gorda Middle School in Punta Gorda, FL, is a large public school serving 1,098 students in grades 6-8 within the Charlotte district, and it has a consistent but average performance history with a few standout strengths and one critical weakness.

The school shines brightest in advanced math, with 84% of students proficient in Algebra 1—far exceeding the district and state averages. However, this success is sharply contrasted by a dramatic struggle in 7th-grade math, where only 34% of students were proficient, a steep drop from the previous year and the lowest among nearby schools like L. A. Ainger Middle School, which achieved 67% proficiency. This "7th-grade math cliff" suggests a possible issue with curriculum or instruction that needs immediate attention. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with a rate of 35.4%—higher than the district and state averages, and notably worse than Heron Creek Middle School (21.4%) and Woodland Middle School (13.5%) in the Sarasota district.

Compared to its peers, Punta Gorda Middle School is the largest in its area but spends less per student ($10,513) than smaller schools like L. A. Ainger Middle School ($12,414). While it performs well in 6th and 8th-grade math and English Language Arts, the inconsistency across grades—especially the 7th-grade math dip—points to a lack of a cohesive instructional strategy. Addressing the high absenteeism and investigating the 7th-grade math program could significantly boost overall performance, making the school a more reliable choice for families seeking consistent academic growth.

1,098

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,513

Per pupil spending ?

42.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

(941) 575-5485

District: Charlotte

Students who attend Punta Gorda Middle School usually attend:

High:

Charlotte High School

Feeder schools for Punta Gorda Middle School:

Elementary:	Deep Creek Elementary School
	East Elementary School
	Sallie Jones Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Hispanic:

16.6%

African American:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Charlotte's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

566^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.4	566 of 1216	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.6	693 of 1205	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.7	577 of 1196	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.6	585 of 1177	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.5	514 of 1148	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.4	458 of 1136	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.7	550 of 1099	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	438 of 1035	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.0	440 of 1031	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.0	483 of 997	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.8	441 of 999	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.1	390 of 956	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.1	291 of 897	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.4	308 of 891	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.4	314 of 839	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.6	291 of 780	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.8	259 of 740	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.7	242 of 736	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.1	200 of 675	70.4%	★★★★☆
2005	67.7	188 of 602	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.6	174 of 593	70.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 184%+21 vs state

Civics70%-7 vs state

Math61%~ state avg

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Science54%~ state avg

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Diplomat Middle School	Public	6-8	1039 NE 16th Ter	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-5257	1,097	50	21.8	49.0%	365 (33.3%)	88 (8.0%)	604 (55.1%)	13 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.2%)	43.4	722^nd of 1216 public middle schools	40.6%		48.3	616^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.9%	106	53.0	61.0	61.0	45.0	41.0	59.0	49.0	87.0		76.0	$10,107	$618	$9,491
Mariner Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Chiquita Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-1848	691	33	21.2	48.8%	230 (33.3%)	45 (6.5%)	370 (53.5%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	36.4	827^th of 1216 public middle schools	32.0%		37.3	782^nd of 1205 public middle schools	35.1%	45	55.0	48.0	54.0	53.0	38.0	55.0	42.0	91.0		59.0	$10,853	$558	$10,295

Frequently Asked Questions about Punta Gorda Middle School

What high school do graduates of Punta Gorda Middle School attend?

Students who attend Punta Gorda Middle School usually go on to attend Charlotte High School

Is Punta Gorda Middle School a good school?

Punta Gorda Middle School ranks 566^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Punta Gorda Middle School?

Students at Punta Gorda Middle School are 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Punta Gorda Middle School in?

Charlotte

How many students attend Punta Gorda Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,098 students attended Punta Gorda Middle School.

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