Summary:
Zip code 33974 in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is home to two schools within the Lee County School District: East Lee County High School and Mirror Lakes Elementary School, serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a district ranked in the 20th percentile statewide.
Mirror Lakes Elementary School stands out as the stronger academic performer in the area. It consistently outperforms the district in Math and Science, with 5th Grade Science proficiency (54%) nearly matching the district average. The school shows clear year-over-year improvement, increasing proficiency in 6 out of 7 tested subjects from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Its state ranking (42nd percentile) is significantly higher than the district's overall ranking, making it a relative bright spot. In contrast, East Lee County High School presents a striking paradox: it boasts an exceptional 97.0% graduation rate, far exceeding both the district (89.8%) and state (92.2%) averages, yet its academic proficiency is critically low, with only 14% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 37% in 10th Grade ELA. This suggests the school is successfully moving students toward graduation but may not be ensuring they meet state academic benchmarks.
Chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue across the zip code, with both schools exceeding the state average of 31.4%—East Lee County High School at 40.5% and Mirror Lakes Elementary at 37.4%. There is also a notable spending disparity: Mirror Lakes Elementary spends $2,500 more per student ($12,078) than East Lee County High School ($9,578), despite having a lower student-teacher ratio (17.2:1 vs. 24.4:1) and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (65% vs. 56.5%). For parents, this means the elementary school offers a more supportive learning environment with clear academic growth, while the high school excels at graduating students but may require additional support to ensure college and career readiness.
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