Summary:
Zip code 33919 in Fort Myers, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Tanglewood Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and has an enrollment of 687 students.
Tanglewood Elementary School stands out as a strong academic performer within the Lee school district, which itself holds a low 1-star rating. The school has shown impressive improvement, moving from the 62nd percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 71st percentile (4 stars) in 2025-2026. In the most recent school year, Tanglewood outperformed the district average in every tested subject and grade, often by double-digit margins. Math proficiency is a particular strength, with 76% of 3rd graders, 72% of 4th graders, and 71% of 5th graders meeting standards—scores 6 to 10 points above the state average. The 5th grade is a standout, achieving 74% proficiency in science (19 points above the district) and 72% in ELA (14 points above the district). The school also saw dramatic year-over-year gains, including a 20-point jump in 5th-grade science and a 22-point jump in 5th-grade ELA from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026.
Despite these academic successes, a key area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 27.3%. While this is lower than the district average of 34.6%, it remains higher than the state average of 31.4% and represents a significant portion of students missing substantial school time. The school spends $11,651 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1, with 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Overall, Tanglewood Elementary School is a rising academic star in the area, with strong test scores and clear upward momentum, though addressing chronic absenteeism could help sustain its positive trajectory.
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