Summary:
Zip code 33981 is home to a single school, Myakka River Elementary School, a public elementary school in Port Charlotte serving grades Pre-K through 5th with 624 students under the Charlotte County school district.
Myakka River Elementary School stands out for its strong academic improvement and early literacy success. After a dip to the 45th percentile in the 2023-2024 school year, the school rebounded to the 60th percentile the following year and maintained a solid 51st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. The school excels particularly in 3rd Grade English Language Arts, where 73% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, significantly outperforming both the district (61%) and state (60%) averages. Math performance in 3rd grade also outpaced benchmarks, with 71% proficiency versus 67% district and 66% state. However, performance in upper grades is more mixed, with 4th Grade ELA (54%) and Math (59%) falling below district and state averages, and 5th Grade Science (54%) lagging behind the state (60%).
Despite serving a community where nearly half (48.08%) of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school demonstrates effective resource use and strong instructional practices. A key positive indicator is the low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9%, which is nearly 10 percentage points lower than both the district (31.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, suggesting a healthy school culture and engaged families. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 and spending of $13,598 per student, Myakka River Elementary School shows a clear upward trajectory, particularly in early literacy, while facing challenges in maintaining that momentum through upper elementary grades.
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