Summary:
In zip code 33947, there is one middle school, L. A. Ainger Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 625 students in the Rotonda West area of the Charlotte County school district.
L. A. Ainger Middle School is a high-performing school that consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in nearly every subject. The school shows exceptional strength in mathematics and science, with standout results in advanced courses: 92% of students were proficient in Geometry and 77% in Algebra 1 during the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding state and district benchmarks. The school's state ranking has improved from the 61st percentile to the 68th percentile, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% is notably lower than the district and state averages of around 31%. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 and spending of $12,414 per student, the school appears to use its resources effectively to support strong academic outcomes.
While the school experienced a temporary dip in some test scores during the 2024-2025 school year, it rebounded strongly the following year, demonstrating resilience. Overall, L. A. Ainger Middle School is a well-rounded, academically rigorous school with a positive trajectory, making it an excellent educational option for families in zip code 33947.
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