Summary:
In zip code 34114, there is one middle school, Manatee Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Naples, Florida, as part of the top-rated Collier County School District (ranked 13th out of 70 districts in Florida).
Manatee Middle School is a school of contrasts, excelling in advanced math while facing challenges in other subjects. The school is a standout in Algebra 1, with 94% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding both the district (75%) and state (63%) averages. It also performs well in 6th-grade math, with 77% proficiency matching the district average. However, the school struggles significantly in Civics (67% proficient vs. 80% district) and 8th-grade Science (48% proficient vs. 61% district). A notable concern is a "7th-grade slump" in math, where proficiency drops sharply from 77% in 6th grade to just 43% in 7th grade, a 34-point decline that warrants investigation. Overall, the school ranks in the 49th percentile statewide (620 out of 1216), earning a 2-star rating, which is below average for its high-performing 4-star district.
On a positive note, Manatee Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 16.7%, significantly better than the state average of 31.4%, indicating strong student engagement. The school serves a moderately diverse student body, with 50.32% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and spends $13,454 per student with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. While the school shows strong improvement in Algebra 1 and 8th-grade Science, the decline in 7th-grade math and underperformance in Civics and Science relative to the district highlight areas needing focused attention.
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