Summary:
The zip code 33993 contains only one middle school, Mariner Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 964 students. While the school's Algebra 1 EOC and 8th grade Science proficiency rates exceed district and state averages, its overall academic performance is relatively low, with below-average test scores in most subject areas and grade levels compared to Lee District and the state of Florida.
Mariner Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% is significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to its academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 54.25%, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending is in line with district and state averages, and its student-teacher ratio of 21.1 is slightly higher than the typical range for middle schools.
Overall, the data suggests that Mariner Middle School is a struggling school that could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address its academic and attendance challenges. While the school has some strengths, such as its Algebra 1 EOC and 8th grade Science proficiency rates, its overall performance is below district and state averages, and it faces significant challenges in terms of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors.
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