Summary:
In zip code 34145, located in Marco Island, Florida, there is one middle school, Marco Island Charter Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 277 students.
Marco Island Charter Middle is a standout school in its own right, consistently earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 20% of all Florida middle schools (82nd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year). The school achieves exceptional academic results, particularly in advanced mathematics, with a perfect 100% proficiency rate in both Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course (EOC) exams, significantly outperforming the Collier district and state averages. Core subject scores are also strong, with 8th grade math at 83% proficient and 8th grade English Language Arts at 78% proficient. The school demonstrates a trajectory of continuous improvement, with notable year-over-year gains in 8th grade science, 8th grade ELA, 6th grade math, and Civics EOC. A key differentiator is the school's extremely low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.5%, dramatically lower than the district (17.4%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating a highly engaged student body and positive school culture.
With a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and a per-student spending of $18,085, the school provides a supportive learning environment. While 27% of students are eligible for free/reduced lunch, the combination of high per-pupil spending and a lower-need student population likely contributes to the school's ability to offer enriched programs. One area to watch is a notable dip in 6th grade math scores in the 2024-2025 school year (64% proficient), though this rebounded to 78% in 2025-2026, suggesting a cohort-specific challenge or successful curriculum adjustment. Overall, Marco Island Charter Middle offers a high-quality education with strong academic performance and a supportive community.
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