Summary:
The seven schools in zip code 33914 of Cape Coral, Florida, within the Lee School District, serve elementary through high school grades and present a clear performance divide between the Oasis Charter network and traditional public schools.
The standout performer is the Oasis Charter network, which excels across all levels. Oasis Charter Elementary School-South leads elementary schools with top ratings and the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.5%). Oasis Charter Middle School is the highest-ranked middle school, with exceptional Algebra 1 (96% proficient) and Civics (85% proficient) scores. Oasis Charter High School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (22.43%). In contrast, Ida S. Baker High School struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism (35.2%) and lower academic proficiency, though its graduation rate (94.1%) remains above the state average. Gulf Middle School shows a declining trend, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating.
Key metrics highlight stark contrasts. The Oasis schools spend less per student ($8,683-$9,555) than traditional schools like Gulf Elementary School ($10,969) while achieving higher outcomes. Chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with performance: the best schools have the lowest rates, while Pelican Elementary School (26.6%) and Ida S. Baker High School (35.2%) have the highest. A notable anomaly is a universal "7th-grade math slump" at both middle schools, suggesting a curriculum-wide issue rather than a school-specific problem.
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