Summary:
In zip code 33952, there is one middle school, Port Charlotte Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 858 students in the Port Charlotte area, part of the Charlotte County school district.
Port Charlotte Middle School shows a mixed academic profile with notable strengths and one significant concern. The school excels in advanced coursework, with 88% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 85% in Civics, both well above district and state averages. Eighth-grade math is also a standout, with 73% proficiency compared to 64% in the district. However, seventh-grade math proficiency dropped sharply from 65% to 41% in one year, a major red flag that parents should investigate. Overall, the school has maintained a stable 3-star state ranking in the 55th-58th percentile for three years, indicating consistent but average performance relative to other Florida middle schools.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, spending of $11,327 per student, and 53.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism is 32.3%, slightly above the state average. English Language Arts proficiency is solid across all grades (61-68%), while science proficiency is exactly at the state average of 52%. The school’s performance varies significantly by grade and subject, suggesting that outcomes depend heavily on specific teachers or cohorts rather than school-wide issues. Parents should focus on the seventh-grade math decline and the strong advanced coursework programs when evaluating this school.
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