Summary:
In zip code 33993, there is one middle school, Mariner Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Cape Coral, Florida, with a total enrollment of 691 students.
Mariner Middle School shows a mix of strengths and challenges. The school has a notable strength in advanced math, with 91% of students proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding the Lee district (56%) and state (63%) averages. However, this contrasts with lower proficiency in standard 7th-grade math (38%) and 8th-grade math (55%). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.6%, which is above both the district (34.6%) and state (31.4%) averages. The student-teacher ratio is 21.2:1, indicating larger class sizes. Nearly half of the students (48.77%) are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a significant population from lower-income households.
Year-over-year data shows positive trends in some areas, with 6th-grade math and ELA scores improving by 11 and 12 points, respectively. However, 8th-grade science and math saw declines of 5 and 3 points. The school’s state ranking has been steadily improving over three years, moving from the 38th percentile to the 32nd percentile. A key takeaway is the "7th grade slump," where math proficiency drops sharply from 53% in 6th grade to 38% in 7th grade, suggesting a specific instructional challenge. Overall, Mariner Middle School is a school in transition, with pockets of excellence in advanced courses but significant hurdles in chronic absenteeism and grade-level math performance.
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