Summary:
Zip code 33966 in Fort Myers, Florida, is home to a single elementary school, Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the Lee County school district.
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School has a total enrollment of 736 students and has consistently ranked in the 30th to 32nd percentile statewide over the last three years, earning a 2-star rating. While the school performs below state averages in most subjects, it is a relative bright spot within its district, which ranks in the 20th percentile among all Florida districts. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 5th-grade math proficiency was 59%, and 5th-grade science proficiency was 54%, though both remain below state averages of 62-66% and 60%, respectively. The school spends $13,305 per student, a notable figure that does not directly correlate with higher test scores, suggesting that non-financial factors play a significant role in academic outcomes.
A critical concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 35.9%, which exceeds both the district (34.6%) and state (31.4%) averages. This high rate of missed school days is likely a primary driver of below-average performance. Additionally, 3rd grade is the weakest performing grade, with only 48% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Math, indicating that early intervention programs may need improvement. The 5th-grade scores show notable volatility, with math proficiency swinging from 44% in 2024-2025 to 59% in 2025-2026, which could be due to cohort differences or staffing changes. Overall, while the school faces significant challenges, it remains a stable option within a low-performing district.
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